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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time .

What You’ll Do

Summary Description of Position

Serve as a business partner with operations and sales management to enhance the Western Division’s (California) capability to achieve its goals and objectives for Northern California (Bay Area), (20 locations) with coverage from San Jose and San Francisco to Pleasanton. This position has full generalist responsibilities with an emphasis on employee and labor relations. The role is supported administratively through the regional office Human Resources. Provides support for the effective execution of business initiatives, corporate and divisional policies, human resources processes and projects, and employment laws.

Essential Functions

Advises and consults with regional leadership, managers and supervisors to identify obstacles and issues to improve organization effectiveness, and develops strategies to remove those obstacles and concerns. Position works with managers on ways to improve their effectiveness through a variety of techniques and strategies.

• Position is mostly a field based role, with a majority of the role being performed in and around the 20 locations in the bay area.
• Identifies new technologies and "best practices" to enable the Division to reduce costs and improve productivity through better utilization of human assets and resources.
• Identifies issues and concerns to address employee satisfactions and develops strategies and interventions to increase employee satisfaction throughout the Division.
• Effectively utilizes prevailing technologies (e.g. Kronos, CAB, PeopleFluent, PeopleSoft, Taleo, etc.) to execute assigned responsibilities more effectively.
• Reviews and recommends strategies and new concepts to reward and recognize performance of teams and people within the Division.
• Represent the Division on assigned Company-wide project teams.
• Partner with regional leadership, plant managers on preventing but also solving employee relations opportunities and challenges.
• Act as a member of the Division’s leadership team and leadership team planning initiatives.
• Assist with new acquisitions and growth initiatives as they relate to human resources and organization issues.
• Support managers in developing succession planning strategies and improving the talent pool throughout the Division. Identifies back-up candidates to key positions in the Division and serves as corporate contact on internal candidates in the Division.
• Acts influences and helps lead change as required by new company and division initiatives.

Other Requirements

• Successful candidate will be a team-oriented individual that demonstrates a “humble but hungry” approach in how they approach all facets of their responsibilities.
• Estimated travel requirement is 50%. Mostly day travel with overnight stays being very limited.

Skills You’ll Need

Education. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience is desired. Advanced degree is an advantage. SPHR or equivalent professional certifications preferred

Experience. Position requires a minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Human Resources or Labor Relations career track. At least two years plus experience in labor contract negotiations and contract administration/grievance handling is expected. Experience in an industrial environment is preferred. Working knowledge of heavy industrial business is an advantage.

Knowledge of Best Practices. General knowledge of EEO, FLSA, OFCCP laws and regulations. Understanding of employment laws, rules and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of employee relations.

Integrity and Decision-Making. Unquestioned personal and professional integrity.

Leadership and Management Skills. Able to establish credibility and influence leadership.

Interpersonal Skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and interact well with all levels of personnel. Oral and written communication skills to include effective listening.

Technology Skills. Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Dispute resolution abilities.
• Solid presentation skills.
• Effectively understand and interface with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Insightful and possessing sound business judgment.
• Diagnose organizational and employee issues which impact performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Understanding of individual and group reward and recognition strategies to motivate people towards higher productivity.
• Assertiveness – Possess the courage to take a position, even if unpopular.
• Develop communication programs designed to get employee commitment and support for company goals and objectives.
• Consensus builder where and when appropriate.
• Lead and message Diversity and Inclusion importance.
• Creative problem solver and agent of change in the organization.
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to constructively confront delicate issues.

What You’ll Like About Us

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States .

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Salary Range: the base salary range for this role is between $75,000 to $100,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job

Human Resources

Primary Location

California-San Jose

Organization

GM - WED DIV OH

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

May 19, 2023, 1:15:46 PM

Minimum Salary

75,000.00

Maximum Salary

100,000.00