HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: HR Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary)

Reporting to the HR Manager the HR Business Partner formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Responsibilities

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Supports resolving employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Provides support on HRIS utilization and data management
• Creates detailed reports from HR data sets and systems
• Supports maintenance of HRIS infrastructure
• Assists international employees with expatriate assignments
• Assists with work visas for international projects and support overall mobility of employees
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Supports onboarding and offboarding
• Helps Identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs
• Supports build of new training programs and provides subject matter expertise on HR related training
• Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success
• Supports HR Manager in assigned HR initiatives
• Conducts regular meetings with respective business units
• Consult with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Health & Safety

• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation
• Incorporate Health and Safety considerations in all functions and daily activities of the position
• Monitor work environment for health and safety hazards or infractions and reports the same to Health and Safety Department
• Keep work area clean and free of clutter
• Use proper equipment for the job, i.e. stepladder vs. chair

Stakeholder Focus

• Provide professional interactions with Cementation USA and its subsidiaries. internal and external stakeholders. Establishing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships is a critical requirement of this role.

Travel Requirements

• This position will be required to travel semi regularly when required. A valid US Passport and authorization to travel internationally is a benefit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
• 7 years of HR experience required
• 5 years of experience in resolving complex HR issues required
• Strong understanding of US labor laws required
• Advanced math and Excel skills are required.
• Experience with integrating artificial intelligence into HR business practices is an asset
• Experience with compensation modelling and analysis and market pricing is an asset.
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset
• Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish is an asset
• Strong understanding of state labor laws in California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, South Carolina, Idaho, and Colorado
• Strong understanding of international labor laws in Mexico and Chile is an asset

Certificate(s), License(s), Registration(s)

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Manage confidential communications and information
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated and attention to detail, particularly relating to numerical analysis and written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with HRIS systems including data management and data integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, or related software
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• High level of confidentiality

Cementation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.