Specialist Human Resources

CEMEX, Inc.; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Cemex US in Maryville, TN seeks a Human Resources Specialist to act as a subject matter expert on people issues, attracting, developing and retaining talent while ensuring adherence to HR policies and bargaining agreements where applicable.

You will partner with operations to maintain employee relations, manage the hiring process, verify backgrounds, support training, and ensure safety compliance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2 years HR experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent must have been completed.
• Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience with labor relations and HR processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify staffing needs and fill roles through internal or external recruitment.
• Collaborate with operations to maintain positive employee relations.
• Manage hiring processes, postings, offers, and orientations.
• Verify backgrounds, education, and references before hiring decisions.
• Conduct exit interviews and monitor departing employees.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Coordinate employee training and development activities.
• Assist management with discipline and performance improvement.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

HR systems knowledge

Labor relations fundamentals

Strategic decision making

Analytical thinking

Team player

Ethical compliance

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP HR

SuccessFactors

Taleo

Job description

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Job title: Specialist Human Resources

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location:

Maryville, TN, US, 37804

Job Requisition ID: 62890

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist will function as a HR subject matter expert on all people issues to ensure we attract, develop and retain the best talent and fuel the continued growth of the organization. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for assisting operations personnel with compliance with CEMEX HR policies and procedures as well as terms and conditions of collective bargaining (union) agreements where applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies and tracks staffing needs of business and works proactively to fill them via internal and external hiring, succession planning, and retention practices
• Collaborates with operations management to maintain positive employee and labor relations including managing local grievance processes
• Manages the hiring process including creation of job descriptions, requisitions, recruiting, selection of candidates, preparation of offers of employment and conducts new hire orientations
• Ensures that candidate backgrounds, education, and references are verified before hiring decisions are made
• Conducts exit interview and monitors all activities related with departing employees
• Oversight responsibility for compliance to company rules & policies and government regulations
• Investigates employee complaints and/or grievances and allegations of policy and rule violations
• Coordinates employee training and development, engagement, and retention activities for assigned operations
• Councils and assists management in employee discipline, improvement plans and termination hearings/meetings
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of Human Resources experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of Human Resources experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills written and verbal, including presentations before small and large groups
• Proficient with a personal computer - word, excel and power-point; SAP HR, Success Factors, and/or Taleo a plus
• Deep knowledge of Human Resources Generalist function
• Knowledge of Labor Relations fundamentals preferred
• Strategic decision making and tactical human resources experience
• Analytical thinking - problem solver that seeks best solution(s)
• Team Player - works well with others and is capable of collaborating across regions & functions
• Ethical and high compliance to institutional policies and standards
• Strong sense of urgency and customer service
• Ability to manage multiple issues at one time Working conditions
• Capable of working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment including noise exposure, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to weather elements when required
• Ability to physically perform the essential job functions for the position

Working Conditions

• Capable of working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment including noise exposure, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to weather elements when required
• Ability to physically perform the essential job functions for the position

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking and sittingto a significant degree
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

  Physical Requirements

  • Requires walking and sittingto a significant degree
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
  • Able to work extended hours as necessary
  • Able to work with standard office/computer Equipment
  • Capable of working in an open office environment
  • Capable of working in very close quarters

  Legal Notices

  CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state and local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

  CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

  CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

  Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

  CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).