Senior Human Resources Generalist - Lehigh Hanson

MILITARY VETERANS HEIDELBERG MATERIALS WANTS YOU!

Here at Heidelberg Materials we recognize how military experience can successfully translate into the civilian workforce and we are committed to giving veterans opportunities.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

The Senior Human Resources Generalistroleis basedout of our Nedrow, NY locationand reportsdirectly to theSr. Manager, Human Resources in Allentown PA.  This position will be responsible for operations in Central New York.

What you’ll get to do

• Work in partnership with assigned client groups
• Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measuresincluding implementation ofCompany guidelines, performing trainings,monitoring compliance etc.
• Maintain harmonious relationship and close cooperation between management andemployees as well as Federal, State and Municipal Agencies.
• Provide guidance on policies including interpretation andprogressivediscipline
• Work closely with theRegion Labor Relations Manager:
  • Unioncontract interpretation, past practices, grievances, arbitrations, and related matters
  • Remaining union-free where there is nocollectivebargainingagreement
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment, salary increases, and other personnel change topics
• Participate in the hiring process for both salaried and hourly positions.
• Partner with Management to systematically develop the capability of their salaried and hourly staffs, as well as assist in the individual development of potential succession candidates for key roles
• Ensure company and leader compliance withfederal and stateemployment law, as well as Company policies and standard operating procedures
• Coach and counsel both salaried and hourly employees to enhance engagement, retention, and productivity, and mitigate financial and operational risk
• Perform related job duties as assigned

• At least5 yearsofHR experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fieldor Associate’s degree plus 8 or more years of HR experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of employment law and recruiting/staffing
• Knowledge of Labor Relations/Collective bargaining/Union Avoidance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Willingness to travel

• MSHA and OSHA knowledge and experience
• HR professional certification
• Kronos

• Role operates primarily a professional office environment, but requires conducting business at manufacturing locations and job sites where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, and elevated noise levels

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Highly competitive benefits programs
• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.