HR Generalist-Shreveport, LA - CRH Americas

Country:  United States 
City:  Shreveport

About CRH

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.

To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.

Job Description Summary

• Assist with day-to-day HR responsibilities that are essential to the business operations
• Administer company policies and procedures
• Provide internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, company policies, etc　　　　
• Will assist in administering and compliance of company policies, compensation, benefits, and company programs and plans. May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on human resource programs to the HR manager
• Assist in preparing and making presentations to employees
• Administer human resources-related trainings to employees
• Guide hiring managers with employment-related decisions
• Lead employee relations investigations
• Act as liaison between employees and management to answer questions regarding company policies, practices and regulations
• Manage employee life cycle processes for local office, including onboarding and offboarding
• Process employee verifications as needed
• Assist in the compliance of HR/Employment laws
• Plan and lead employee engagement events for local offices and employees
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, including EEO, FMLA, OSHA and FLSA
• Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Requires proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and the ability to make presentations to the workforce
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is strongly preferred

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in human resources, employee relations, or related field

Requirements

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• A working knowledge of customer specifications required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• High standard of ethics, integrity and trust.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook. 
• Moderate travel is required; must be willing to work in or travel to other locations as needed.
• Must be available as needed during non-traditional work hours.
• Must be able to work independently and with groups.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors and general public at all times.  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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