Sr. HR Generalist - Parsippany, NY - CRH Americas

Job ID:  502837

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Summary

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Sr. HR Generalist to join our team!  The Sr. HR Generalist will report directly to the Sr. HR Manager and will support the day-to-day operations including HR administration, leave administration, compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employee relations.

Roles and Responsibilities

(Essential Duties and Functions)

• Collaborate closely with the Human Resources Team to drive strategic initiatives.
• Active involvement in support of contract management, grievances, arbitrations and contract negotiations.
• Develop and sustain a positive working relationship with shop stewards, union officials and union staff and adhere to terms of labor contracts.
• Actively support all employee relations issues related to complaints, harassment allegations and union grievances including any external regulatory agencies by scheduling meetings between management, union representatives, and staff; participating in investigation and grievance proceedings; documenting all related activities; and representing management in all related issues.
• Conduct HR administration to maintain up to date employee records and HR systems
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to employees and managers on employment law, HR policies, procedures, best practices.
• Manage employee relations by addressing conflicts, conducting investigations, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for leave management including short-term disability and FMLA requests, to ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all HR related State and Federal regulations and drive initiatives to maintain compliance as required, such as the monitoring of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plans.
• Assists Sr. HR Manager with administrative responsibilities and special projects, including compilation of data, data analysis and report preparation/generation.
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Communicates benefit-related changes and assists employees with questions regarding benefits and/or leaves of absence.
• Participate in union negotiations; prepare/revise union agreements; attend/coordinate union arbitrations
• Ensures the Company complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

Required

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 4-7 years experience in human resources required
• Proficiency of MS Excel and Word applications required.

Preferred

• Experience working in a construction environment preferred.
• Experience working in an union/labor work environment preferred
• Familiarity with all federal, state and local employment law preferred

Work Requirements

• 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.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to travel to/from various work sites

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid judgment and ensures integrity, compliance, and confidentiality when handling highly sensitive information
• Can multitask and prioritize without compromising attention to detail
• Strong understanding of human resources best practices and employment law
• Ability to analyze issues independently.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, fairness and confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. This position requires an employee to lift up to 50lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and noise, in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

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 a 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!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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