Business Partner Human Resources I

Cemex•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic partner on people-related issues, helping the organization attract, develop, and retain talent and support organizational performance and growth. The role partners with managers at all levels, applies HR objectives and policies to meet business needs, and leads organizational change. It also supports safety and the company’s values, oversees recruiting and employee lifecycle processes, and advises on employee relations, compliance, training, and development. The position works in an open-concept office environment and may require overnight and weekend travel, work at varied hours, and safe long-distance driving. Physical activities include walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing; the role also requires communicating with employees and visitors.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, or equivalent degree, from an accredited university.
Three years of human resources management or related experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to small and large groups.
Proficiency with a personal computer and Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Deep knowledge of the Human Resources Generalist function.
Strategic decision-making and tactical human resources experience.
Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to identify effective solutions.
Ability to work well with others and collaborate across regions and functions.
Ethical conduct and strong compliance with institutional policies and standards.
Strong sense of urgency and customer service.
Ability to manage multiple issues at one time.
Ability to travel overnight and on weekends as needed.
Ability to work all hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive long distances safely.
Ability to physically perform the essential job functions.
Ability to work in an open-concept office environment.
Ability to walk, sit, lift, push, pull, and climb to a significant degree; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently; sit most of the time while also walking or standing briefly; and talk and hear regularly to communicate with employees and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Labor relations union experience.
Experience with SAP HR or SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

Promote the organization’s safety value by conducting safe behavior observations and following safety practices, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Support the organization’s values of customer focus, excellence, teamwork, and integrity.
Partner with management at all levels and execute HR objectives, practices, and policies to meet business needs.
Lead and guide organizational change.
Identify and track staffing needs and proactively address them through hiring, succession planning, and retention practices.
Manage hiring activities, including creating job descriptions, recruiting, behavioral interviewing, candidate selection, preparing offers, and conducting new-hire orientations.
Ensure candidate backgrounds, education, and references are verified before hiring decisions.
Conduct exit interviews and monitor activities related to departing employees.
Oversee compliance with company rules, policies, and government regulations, as well as employee training, development, engagement, and retention.
Investigate employee complaints and allegations of policy or rule violations.
Facilitate training programs for employees at all levels.
Advise and assist management with employee discipline, improvement plans, and termination hearings or meetings.
Advise and assist management with labor and employee relations issues.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.