Human Resources Manager

Ash Grove Cement Company; Durkee (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturer in Durkee, Oregon is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage employee relations, oversee safety compliance, and coordinate HR programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in HR, demonstrating strong communication and decision-making skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment focused on growth and inclusion.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years in a progressive human resource position with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and make independent judgments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Manage Leaves of Absence and Workers Compensation.
• Oversee employee-relations issues and union negotiations.

Skills

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Overview

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

What you’ll be contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Collaborates and aligns with centralized HR methods and programs for benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, learning and development, rewards, payroll
• Seeks synergies and alignment with organizational process and policies. Maintains local practices and policies in an organized way as directed.
• Manages Leaves of Absence, Workers Compensation, FMLA, and ADA Accommodations including record maintenance and coordination with outside agencies and vendors.
• Administers affirmative action plan and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion at the location.
• Ensures job descriptions are updated annually and provides local and regional salary information to assist management in determining appropriate rates of pay.
• Manages employee-relations issues including discipline methods and arbitration. Manages union locations contract negotiations/interpretations, grievances, arbitration, and related labor-relations issues. Works with the Director of Employee and Labor relations for guidance when necessary. Investigates and maintains documentation of employee complaints (ADR) and participates in EEOC and employee complaint meetings.
• Guides leaders through performance management activities such as disciplinary reviews and terminations. Documents appropriate information throughout the performance management process. Mitigates risk and escalates to the HR Director when appropriate.
• Supports continuous learning and development through training, performance goal setting and reviews, succession planning
• Models and promotes teamwork and company values.
• Coordinates local employee special events such as open houses, location cookouts, and picnics.
• Maintains accurate employee recording using Human Resources Information System and local methods for payroll, vacation schedules, and records absences, and tardiness. Works with our third-party vendor to coordinate employee leaves and ensures the HRIS system is accurate and up to date based on leave information. Processes retirement paperwork.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• A minimum of 5 years in a progressive human resource position with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to think critically, make decisions and solve problems with timeliness, high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to refer to supervisor when in need of clarification or interpretation of the organizational policy.
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and processes.
• Ability to use computer programs to input, store and retrieve data as well as to generate reports and documentation used in related projects.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.