Sr Human Resources Business Partner

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:  

Company Benefits:

Summary:  

The Senior HR Business Partner provides strategic and operational HR support for assigned cement plant locations. This role serves as a trusted advisor and primary HR point of contact for site leadership across multiple sites across the US and Canada. The Senior HRBP is responsible for the full spectrum of HR operations, including employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, training administration, policy compliance, and people analytics. The Senior HRBP mentors HR Business Partners at assigned locations and drives consistent, high-quality delivery of HR services aligned with company objectives. This role requires on-site presence at assigned locations. 

What you’ll be contributing:  

• Partners with plant and operations leaders to deliver strategic HR programs aligned with business needs across the full employment lifecycle 
• Provides subject matter expertise in leadership, organizational effectiveness, org structure, and human capital processes to drive sustainable business results 
• Mentors and provides day-to-day guidance to HR Business Partners at assigned plant locations 
• Oversees and manages employee and labor relations issues, including terminations, performance management, complaints, and disciplinary actions 
• Supports and manages union contract negotiations/interpretations, grievances, and arbitration with guidance from the HR leadership and Labor Relations team 
• Investigates and documents employee complaints (ADR) and participates in EEOC and complaint meetings as required
• Manages internal and external recruiting activities for assigned plant openings
• Coordinates onboarding, orientation, and new hire integration for plant employees
• Provides education and coaching on performance management throughout the review process
• Analyze workforce metrics (turnover, engagement, attrition) and recommend action plans to leadership
• Reviews and approves all personnel changes, including salary/position changes, new hires, and separations 
• Supports employee separation documentation and conducts exit interviews to identify trends
• Supports talent review, succession planning, and individual development planning 
• Coordinates and delivers required HR training in collaboration with the Learning & Development team
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines and is a constant advocate for all safety programs and initiatives

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• Minimum of 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Preferred SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Minimum of 5 Years of Experience
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee information and HR records at all times
• Ability to work onsite at assigned locations in an industrial/manufacturing environment 
• Ability to work well in a team environment and build strong relationships at all levels across functions and/or sites 
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor law; experience with union environments preferred 
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion 
• Proficient in HRIS systems; experience with UKG or similar HCM platforms preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels 
• Ability to coach and develop more junior HR professionals
• Ability to analyze HR data and people metrics to inform decisions and translate into actionable recommendations 
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites 
• Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, and workforce development 

What’s next for you?  

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.  

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.