Senior Human Resources Manager

We, The QUIKRETE® Companies, the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada, and an innovative leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries, are looking for a Sr Manager, Human Resources Business Partners, reporting to the CHRO, this roles is responsible for leading the HR Operations in our Quikrete Division, working collaboratively across the organization to drive growth, performance improvement, recruiting, developing and retaining talent.

Main Functions:

· Acts as HR function Leader for the business units in the region; assists managers and others in the efficient use of HR resources in all functional areas.

· Acts as the trusted advisor to the Leaders, providing daily input and guidance on the people, teams or programs needing the attention to drive people objectives.

· Ensures local compliance to federal, state and local legal requirements, including NLRA, ADA, FMLA, AA/EEO Compliance, FLSA and local UI process and procedures.

· Support leader and contributor performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, implementing those solutions, in proactive fashion.

· Manages the day-to-day oversight of Human Resources in assigned functions in partnership with HR Operations and other key business and HR partners.

· Benefits knowledge to support facilities during open enrollment and rollout of plan changes.

· Works with leaders during performance review process, merit, and rewards process.

· Leads, Support, guide and execute (if that is the need) recruitment efforts for open positions.

· Partners with local management to ensure execution of programs that support development of positive employees’ relations and culture supportive of Quikrete's values and behaviors.

· Directly involved in employee coaching, counseling, and terminations discussions as both employee advocate as well as business partner.

Main Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources or similar, with 10-15 years of demonstrable HR Generalist experience with broad knowledge of workforce strategy, employee relations, talent management, and talent acquisition. Experience with manufacturing and union environments.

· Understanding of the principles to be the consultant of choice to the business.

· Coaching: skilled interpersonal savvy and Counseling: can direct critical employment discussions clearly and calmly with all levels of organization.

· Ability to influence and work effectively with senior business leaders and internal stakeholders to influence change.

· Interpersonal abilities to having a strong internal and external customer service focus, with senior business leaders and internal stakeholders while building relationships.

· Excellent knowledge of federal HR legislation and regulations. Well versed/knowledgeable of FLSA, NLRA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA practices and policies, and legal exposures.

· Program Management, prioritization, and process improvement skills to drive several projects, processes, and ongoing activities

· Interpret, evaluate, and apply regulations, policies, and procedures to work situations, establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting the organization's preferences and priorities with confidentiality.

· Think analytically about the HR function and develop metrics and measures to evaluate programs, while balancing the day-to-day needs and implement strategies and systems

· Ability to establish credibility and be decisive. Able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities. Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible

· Conflict resolutions and investigations- Demonstrated proficiency dealing with employee relations matters; preference for candidates who demonstrate experience with maintaining positive employee relations.

· Competent with behavioral based interviewing skills at level that can train others.

· Good financial acumen and can articulate how decisions impact a P&L.

· Experience working alongside payroll and collaborating on key processes

· Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite and HRIS systems

· Ability to be strategic & operational

· Good reasoning abilities. Sound judgment

· Good communication skills

· Resourceful and well organized

· Collaborative and Team player

· Fundamental knowledge of MS Office with good Excel skills.

· Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred

(For additional information on The QUIKRETE® Companies or its products, please visit www.quikrete.com).