Human Resources Business Partner

Granite Construction•Memphis, TN

21d

About The Position

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South. General Summary This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex analysis and tasks under minimal supervision including having expert knowledge of and the ability to administer the following programs at an assigned location: recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training and development, EEO and labor relations to ensure alignment with Human Resources Department objectives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
3-5 years Human Resources & Recruiting experience.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information of employees.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of FMLA, EEO, Labor Unions, FLSA
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Public speaking and presentation skills a must.
Ability to Travel (20%)
Team player
Adhere to Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

Nice To Haves

Coursework or training in Human Resources and/or Business preferred.
PHR, SPHR a plus
Experience working in a Construction environment a plus

Responsibilities

Support, advise, and partner with management regarding programs and policies in all areas of Human Resources to ensure alignment and support of all HR objectives.
Act as a liaison between corporate office and the field including assisting with audits, new program rollouts, EEO compliance, etc. to ensure clear understanding and compliance at the local level.
Develop and execute a recruiting strategy for the assigned location to ensure hiring needs for professional, college, and craft positions are met.
Ensure legal compliance with various governmental laws and regulations including hiring, retention, corrective coaching, and termination processes to protect the company’s best interests.
Coach and train line managers on HR practices and procedures including employee relations to ensure high performers are engaged and retained.
Prepare and issue reports on recruiting, retention, advertising expenditures, and EEO compliance to make sure managers can effectively manage their business units.
Plan and attend industry events and colleges to build a solid recruiting network and ensure recruitment of top talent.
Provide input on and assist employees with employee development programs to ensure employee success and advancement opportunities.
Conduct EEO and Benefits education programs for employees to ensure compliance and employee understanding.
Comply, understand, and promote corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.