Region Human Resources Manager (Construction Industry)

Granite Construction • Irving, TX

5d

About The Position

The Region Human Resources Manager is a strategic partner to senior leadership and leads regional recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training and development, talent management, and labor relations. The role aligns regional HR practices with company objectives and supports employee engagement. The manager consults with and guides management and employees on HR practices, employment laws, policies, procedures, and programs, and partners with regional management to develop talent and meet current and future business needs. The position splits time between the regional office and field construction sites, with 50% of the time in each setting, and requires travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of Human Resources generalist experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal employee information.
• Ability to build high-trust, professional, and respectful relationships with employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of HR regulations and laws, including ADA, FMLA, EEO, labor unions, and FLSA.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines; sense of urgency.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Leadership skills to promote and influence a positive work environment.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
• Team-player approach and adherence to Granite's Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• PHR certification desired.
• Construction-related industry experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Human Resources functions by consulting, guiding, and educating management and employees on HR practices and company objectives.
• Communicate and provide guidance on federal and state laws affecting hiring, retention, corrective coaching, and termination.
• Liaise between the corporate office and the field on policies, procedures, program rollouts, leave administration, and EEO; support understanding, compliance, accurate processing, and reporting.
• Coach and train line managers on employee-relations practices, including terminations, the Employee Dispute Resolution Program, internal investigations, and complaint resolution.
• Assist regional management in identifying and developing talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Guide, train, and coach employees and managers on performance management, recognition, advancement opportunities, and building a high-performance culture.
• Support, advise, and partner with management on HR programs and policies that strengthen the company's competitive advantage and employer reputation.
• Comply with and promote corporate safety initiatives.
• Travel between the regional office and field construction sites, spending approximately 50% of time in each.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans, including options for an HSA or FSA.
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager