Sr Human Resources Business Partner

Ash Grove Cement; Durkee (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement is seeking an on-site Senior HR Business Partner based at the Durkee, OR plant to partner with plant leadership on strategic HR programs. This role serves multiple US and Canada sites and acts as the primary HR contact for site leadership.)

You will mentor HR Business Partners, manage union-related aspects, lead talent reviews, succession planning, and develop workforce strategies across plants, while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year/Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information and HR records.
• Onsite work at assigned plant locations with understanding of union environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and operations leaders to deliver strategic HR programs across the employment lifecycle.
• Provide expertise in leadership, organizational effectiveness, org structure, and human capital processes.
• Mentor HR Business Partners at assigned plant locations.
• Oversee employee and labor relations, including terminations, performance management, complaints, and disciplinary actions.
• Support union contract negotiations and interpretations, including grievances and arbitration.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational effectiveness

Org structure

Human capital processes

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR analytics

Confidentiality

Labor law

HRIS

UKG

Coaching

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

UKG

Job description

Ash Grove Cement offers a role built for impact at the plant level, with highly competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability pay, life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays. You will also have access to a group retirement savings program, health and wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement, plus growth opportunities within an inclusive culture that supports opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

This on-site Senior HR Business Partner role supports assigned cement plant locations and serves as the primary HR point of contact for site leadership across multiple sites in the US and Canada, based from the Durkee, OR plant location.

What you’ll do

• Partner with plant and operations leaders to deliver strategic HR programs aligned with business needs across the full employment lifecycle
• Provide subject matter expertise in leadership, organizational effectiveness, org structure, and human capital processes to support sustainable business results
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to HR Business Partners at assigned plant locations
• Oversee employee and labor relations matters, including terminations, performance management, complaints, and disciplinary actions
• Support and manage union contract negotiations and interpretations, including grievances and arbitration, with guidance from HR leadership and Labor Relations
• Investigate and document employee complaints (ADR) and participate in EEOC and complaint meetings as required
• Manage internal and external recruiting for assigned plant openings, including coordination of onboarding, orientation, and new hire integration
• Provide education and coaching on performance management throughout the review process
• Analyze workforce metrics such as turnover, engagement, and attrition, then recommend action plans to leadership
• Review and approve personnel changes, including salary/position changes, new hires, and separations
• Support separation documentation and conduct exit interviews to identify trends
• Support talent review, succession planning, and individual development planning
• Coordinate and deliver required HR training in collaboration with Learning & Development
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Promote and follow safety guidelines, advocating for all safety programs and initiatives

What you bring

• Minimum 4-year/Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Preferred: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information and HR records at all times
• Ability to work onsite at assigned locations in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor law; union environment experience preferred
• Proficiency with HRIS systems; experience with UKG or similar HCM platforms preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to coach and develop more junior HR professionals
• Ability to analyze HR data and people metrics and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple sitesKnowledge of talent management, succession planning, and workforce development
• Ability to work well in a team environment and build relationships across functions and/or sites

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Role location: Based from the Durkee, OR plant location.

Additional note: The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Technologies: HRIS systems, UKG, HCM.