Senior Human Resources Manager

CON-E-CO, an Astec Brand; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CON-E-CO, an Astec Brand, is seeking a Sr Manager, Human Resources for the Blair, NE facility with responsibility across two additional Midwest sites (WI and KS). This onsite role leads HR programs, advises senior leadership, and drives talent development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will supervise HR operations, ensure compliance, and partner with site leaders to align HR strategies with business goals while maintaining strong safety and employee relations

Qualifications

• 8+ years of career experience in Human Resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to influence others and partner with site General Manager and other Leaders.
• Professional HR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as business advisor on HR matters to the General Managers and Leadership teams.
• Lead initiatives for talent development, performance management and employee engagement.
• Oversee the talent acquisition process, including recruitment and interviewing for managerial and professional roles.
• Organize and manage new employee orientation, on-boarding and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influence

Problem solving

Education

BS Degree in applicable field

HR Certification preferred

Job description

We believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long lasting relationships with our employees, customers, and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills trainings and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs to support physical safety as well as mental and financial wellbeing so you can be your best both at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we all use every day. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Sr Manager, Human Resources is a hands-on role responsible for serving as a key member of the site leadership teams for multiple sites. In this role, they are a trusted advisor and expert in HR matters. They also lead and support large scale initiatives, including talent development, performance reviews, training, diverse recruiting strategies, direct labor salary compensation progression, employee relations, and benefits administration. The Sr Manager, Human Resources supervises others and manages the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Departments at the assigned locations.

LOCATION: This is an onsite position at our Con-E-Co manufacturing facility in Blair, NE. The role also has responsibility for an additional two sites located in the Midwest (WI and KS).

• Serve as business advisor on HR matters to the General Managers and Leadership teams.
• Lead initiatives for talent development, performance management and employee engagement.
• Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Evaluate human resources processes and strategies to determine improvements to be made and reports findings to top management.
• Recruit and interview potential applicants on experience, skills, education and fit to the qualifications of the position and future progression within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing relationships with individuals, employee groups and leaders of the business to communicate company policies/programs/procedures while providing leadership around organizational change, process consultation and organizational development.
• Ensures Human Resources Strategies including coaching/counseling employees and management, sourcing and selection, performance management programs, organizational effectiveness, compensation and providing Human Resources leadership.
• Oversees the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Perform as project leader for corporate and divisional projects, managing timelines, and working with cross-divisional teams.
• Enforces management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Evaluates trends in compensation and benefits for applicable sites.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; hearing and resolving employee issues; counseling employees and supervisors that drives high performance.
• Organizes and manages new employee orientation, on-boarding and training programs.
• Produces monthly headcount report and tracks departmental employment levels.
• Initiates and/or tracks and maintains any changes in associate status such as promotions, salary increases, transfers, terminations, changes of address, etc.
• Routinely spend time on plant floor engaging with employees and managers to understand needs, concerns, manufacturing processes, and opportunities for better employee engagement.
• Travel regularly to sites (15% of the time).
• Always follows company policies and procedures.
• Act as safety advocate and ensure safety rules and procedures are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• 8+ years of career experience in Human Resources.
• BS Degree in applicable field.
• Strong ability to influence others and partner with site General Manager and other Leaders.
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and get buy in.
• Experience leading a medium sized (300+) organization in a heavily matrix organization.
• Ability to solve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and leadershipskills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to create precise and articulate presentations, reports, memos, recommendations, and business correspondence.
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Professional HR Certification preferred.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Serves as trusted advisor to the General Managers and Leadership Teams.

Leads site HR initiatives and deliverables.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.