HR Leader / Human Resources Generalist

GCC•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Human Resource Leader delivers HR-related activities in collaboration with the HR team and an assigned client group. The role implements and interprets HR policies, practices, and programs in support of the organization and its workforce. It provides guidance to leaders on workforce needs, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, development, and compliance, while helping maintain a strong, engaged, and high-performing workforce and a Loyalist-focused culture. The position also contributes to HR projects and administrative staff meetings, supports Great Place to Work activities, assists with labor relations, and provides backup support to other HR team members. GCC produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and related construction products in Mexico and the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
Four or more years of HR experience, with emphasis on employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
Strong computer skills, including experience with HR systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors, or Ceridian/Dayforce.
High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Expertise in report writing and related analytics.

Responsibilities

Conduct talent acquisition for exempt and non-exempt positions, students, and temporary employees.
Conduct onboarding and new-hire orientation.
Lead performance management activities for an assigned client group, including training managers on the review process and system.
Provide ongoing development and training opportunities to employees and leaders.
Work with client-group leadership to anticipate and support operational goals and needs.
Handle employee relations inquiries and investigations, document matters, and advise managers on processes and next steps.
Help leaders address employee performance issues and advise management about workforce trends.
Champion HR practices and programs to maintain and nurture a strong Loyalist-focused culture.
Interpret and advise on HR policies and procedures.
Advise employees on benefits as needed, refer complex issues to benefits, and present open-enrollment information as necessary.
Act as an employee advocate when needed to help resolve issues.
Complete offboarding for terminations, including voluntary exit interviews, final-pay coordination, and closeout meetings with employees and managers.
Assist with labor relations issues.
Build productive relationships within the HR team and participate in HR projects as a lead or contributing team member.
Participate in administrative staff meetings and support Great Place to Work activities.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Provide backup support to other HR team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.