HR Business Partner

Job ID: 527332

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882.

The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority.

We offer a complete benefits package to include:



* Health Insurance


* Dental Insurance


* Vision Insurance


* Retirement Plan


* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Employee Assistance Program


* Disability Pay


* Life Insurance


* Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The HR Business Partner is an on-site, hands-on, collaborative HR partner to plant leaders and employees at assigned cement plant location.

This role is responsible for the localized delivery of HR operations and programs including policy interpretation and compliance, onboarding, employee and labor relations, leave administration, performance management, and talent development.

The HRBP models effective business partnership and serves as the primary HR point of contact for employees and leaders at the site level, operating within the company's centralized HR business partner model.

This is a fully onsite position.

What you'll be contributing:



* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


* Serve as the day-to-day HR resource for plant employees and leaders at assigned site


* Collaborate and align with centralized HR programs for benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, learning & development, and payroll


* Manage Leaves of Absence, FMLA, and ADA accommodations including record maintenance and coordination with vendors


* Manage employee relations issues including performance management, discipline, and arbitration; escalate to Sr.

HRBP or HR Director when appropriate


* Support union contract interpretation and grievance handling with guidance from Sr.

HRBP


* Investigate and document employee complaints; participate in EEOC or related processes


* Guide leaders through performance management activities including reviews and terminations


* Coordinate with talent acquisition team for site-level openings


* Responsible for onboarding of new employees for all site-level openings


* Administer the affirmative action plan and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion


* Support continuous learning and development through training coordination and goal setting


* Maintain accurate employee records in UKG/HRIS and coordinate with HRIS team on data changes and updates


* Coordinate local employee engagement activi...