HR Generalist

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Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!
Summary:
The HR Generalist is a versatile professional responsible for performing a broad range of HR functions within the organization. This role requires an individual who can wear multiple hats, acting as a coach, consultant, and administrator to support various HR initiatives and ensure the smooth operation of HR processes. The Generalist fosters a positive, inclusive workplace. Drawing upon the CRH Leadership Success Profiles, the HR Generalist exemplifies adaptability, collaboration, and results-oriented action
What you’ll be contributing:
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, effectively communicating HR policies and fostering a culture of inclusivity and trust.
Address and resolve employee concerns with professionalism and confidentiality, including conflict resolution, employee investigations, and compliance issues.
Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and recommend actionable improvements for employee retention.
Assist and collaborate with Talent Acquisition colleagues in the recruitment process, including serving as representative at recruitment events, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating the onboarding and orientation of new employees. Familiarity with recruitment processes and interviewing techniques is essential.
Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs that enhance employee capabilities and performance.
Support managers in implementing performance development plans, aligning individual growth with organizational objectives.
Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws, aligning local practices to reflect organizational changes and legal requirements. Up to date understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements is necessary.
Assist employees and their managers through the Leave administration and application process, ensuring appropriate documentation and tracking is maintained and policy is observed
Facilitate performance review processes, guiding managers and employees in setting goals and evaluating performance.
Assist in the local administration of payroll, compensation and benefits programs
Address employee inquiries related to benefits, promoting understanding and engagement with available resources.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, generating reports and analyzing data to support decision-making. Proficiency in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making is advantageous.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
4 year/Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field is required.
Minimum 4 years of experience as an HR Generalist or related field preferred.
An equivalent combination of years and education accepted.
SHRM-C, SHRM-SCP, or PHR is preferred.
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Demonstrated grasp and application of human resources principles, best practices and methods
Demonstrated grasp and application of employment laws and regulations
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenge

Employment type
Full Time