VP, Human Resources- Corporate Functions

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CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.
Role Overview
The Vice President, HR – Corporate Functions provides strategic and operational HR leadership to AMAT's Atlanta-based corporate function leaders, including Finance, Strategy, Development, IT, Performance and Safety. Serving as the primary HR Business Partner and trusted advisor to these senior executives, this leader aligns HR strategy with each function's business priorities, builds leadership capability and succession depth, and fosters a culture of engagement and high performance across the corporate employee population.
This leader also builds and leads a small team of HR Business Partners, developing their capability to deliver consistent, high-quality HR partnership and support. Reporting to the SVP, HR, this role is a critical connector between AMAT's centralized HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management) and the corporate functional leaders they support, ensuring enterprise-aligned HR practices are delivered with strong local partnership in Atlanta.
Core Responsibilities
Serves as the primary HR Business Partner and strategic advisor to the Atlanta-based leaders of Finance, Strategy, Development, IT, Performance, HR, and Safety, aligning HR strategy with each function's business goals and acting as a trusted voice on talent, organizational design, workforce planning, and organizational health.
Builds, leads, coaches, and develops a small team of HR Business Partners/HR Generalists, setting priorities and standards, ensuring consistent service delivery, and strengthening the team's capability to support corporate functions as trusted partners.
Partners at a senior level with the SVP, HR and leaders of centralized HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits/HR Operations, Talent Management) to ensure corporate function leaders and employees receive consistent, enterprise-aligned HR programs and practices.
Partners with corporate function leaders to build strong talent pipelines through succession planning, leadership development, and performance management, strengthening leadership capability and succession depth across their organizations.
Champions a culture that is engaged, high-performing, accountable, and inclusive across AMAT's corporate functions, supporting a strong employee experience and retention.
Coaches senior functional leaders on goal setting, feedback, and performance development practices to drive accountability and results aligned to AMAT's priorities.
Provides leadership guidance and support on complex employee relations matters within corporate functions, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.
Partners with centralized Talent Acquisition to ensure hiring for corporate functions is timely, high quality, and aligned to enterprise standards and employer brand.
Ensures local administration of compensation & benefits programs for corporate function employees is delivered in alignment with CRH/AMAT strategy and governance, driving consistency and transparency.
Leads organizational design and change management efforts as AMAT's HR structure continues to evolve, including transitions tied to the centralization of divisional HR resources.
Drives HR process improvement and data integrity in partnership with the SVP, HR, HR Centers of Excellence, and corporate function leaders.
Represents corporate functions' HR needs in broader AMAT and CRH HR planning and governance forums, contributing to enterprise-wide people strategy.
Serves as an escalation point and thought partner to the SVP, HR on matters affecting the Atlanta-based corporate function leadership team.
The Ideal Candidate Is/Has
Strategic business partner – Aligns HR strategy with functional business goals, serving as a trusted advisor to senior executive leaders with strong business acumen and organizational insight.
Proven people leader – Experienced leading, developing, and motivating an HR team, delegating effectively while maintaining accountability for team output and quality.
Talent development and coaching – Skilled at building leadership pipelines through succession planning, coaching, and performance management.
Cultural leadership and change management – Demonstrated success navigating ambiguity and leading through organizational change, including centralization and structural transitions, while maintaining operational excellence.

Employment type
Full Time