Director - Human Resources

Cemen Tech•Indianola, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Human Resources at Cemen Tech—a 100% employee-owned leader in volumetric concrete technology—you’ll serve as a strategic partner and cultural champion. You’ll align human capital strategies with the company’s mission of innovation, safety, quality, and empowerment in a manufacturing environment. This includes the ability to balance the day-to-day activities required in human resources for the approximate 160 person site while also thinking strategically about key opportunities that will further enhance the business as it relates to our talent initiatives. In this role, you will be the catalyst behind a human-centered, strategy-oriented HR function—one that ensures Cemen Tech continues to thrive as an employee-owned manufacturing leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
Recommend 5+ years of applicable experience, preferably with 3+ years partnering with the senior leaders.
Knowledge of the multiple HR disciplines including state and federal compliance, recruitment, hiring and onboarding, total rewards, HRIS system administration, training and development.
Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and the ability to manage change while also leading others through change.
Excellent written and verbal communications including presentation skills, preparation and delivery.
Demonstrated experience building strong business acumen and capability to assess HR implications on the business.
Must have a strong blend of analytical, decision-making & creative solving skills.
Unquestionable personal and business integrity, and proven ability to deal with confidential information
Strong, proven ability to build relationships within a business to influence change.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, PHR Certifications
Passport and an ability to travel internationally
Experience manufacturing concepts is a strong plus.
Knowledge of EOS and leadership within its framework

Responsibilities

Partner closely with executive leadership to design and execute HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Lead cultural transformation, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies.
Lead team of four HR and EHS business partners; driving all areas of human capital strategy and utilizing EOS to drive momentum.
Acts as a strategic advisor to site leadership on all HR-related matters.
Coaches leadership to build leadership capabilities that address and resolve both human and technical aspects of the work environment while building a talent pipeline.
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, programs, and systems—covering recruitment, onboarding, total rewards, succession planning, and performance management—that support the business and comply with legal standards.
Lead talent acquisition and retention strategy including recruitment pipelines, employee development programs, and succession planning to ensure a strong leadership bench.
Develops HR team for the needs and future of the organization, along with personal growth goals to maintain a competent and thriving department, ensuring continuous growth.
Utilizes data insights and metrics to provide recommendations to enable sound talent decisions and initiatives.
Identifies ways to continuously improve the HR function, processes and procedures and shares best practices across the organization.
Foster a workplace culture grounded in the company’s Core Values—Positive Mindset, Ingenuity, Accountability, Do the Right Thing, Engagement, and Safety—empowering employees as owners and advocates of company success.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance for line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Collaborate and oversight of EHS department regarding OSHA and safety initiatives to uphold a safe and compliant work environment across all manufacturing and operational areas.
Oversee total rewards strategy and positioning the company to continue its success and be an employer or choice, including continual alignment of practices and policies and research to understand future needs.
Lead transformative initiatives that support continuous improvement, adaptability, and long-term growth within the employee-owned framework and driving Cemen Tech as an employer of choice.