Sr Human Resources Business Partner

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Ash Grove family of companies 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
Job 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.
Job Location
This role will be based out of our plant in Louisville, NE.
Job Responsibilities
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
Job Requirements
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

Skills
Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Onboarding, HRBP, Documentation

Experience
5+ yrs

Employment type
Full Time