Region Human Resources Manager (Construction Industry)

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General Summary

The Region HR Manager will be a strategic partner to senior leadership and be responsible for administering regional recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training and development, talent management and labor relations to ensure alignment with the company's Human Resources objectives and maximize employee engagement.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Lead the region's Human Resources functions by consulting, guiding, educating management and employees on best Human Resource practices to ensure increased commitment in attaining the company's strategic objectives.
• Communicate and provide guidance on various federal and state laws effecting hiring, retention, corrective coaching, and termination processes to minimize litigation and protect the interests of employees and the company.
• Act as a liaison between the corporate office and the field in communicating and educating about policies/ procedures, new program rollouts, leave administration and EEO to ensure understanding, compliance, accurate processing and reporting.
• Coach and train line managers on HR practices and procedures regarding employee relations including assisting supervisors in terminations, coordinating the Employee Dispute Resolution Program, conducting internal investigations and recommending solutions regarding complaints to ensure employees are treated fairly as well as compliance with company policy.
• Assist the regional management team in identifying and developing the talent that will provide a competitive skill advantage and ensure that current and future business needs are met.
• Guide, train, and coach employees and managers on performance management to identify and reward employee success, provide advancement opportunities and establish a high performance culture.
• Support, advise, and partner with management on Human Resources programs and policies which strengthen Granite's competitive advantage and ensures recognition as the Employer of Choice.
• Comply, understand, and promote corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience
• PHR certification desired

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years Human Resources generalist experience
• Preference for construction-related industry experience preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information of employees.
• Ability to cultivate high trust, professional, and respectful relationships with all employees to ensure the highest level of effectiveness as an HR professional.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of HR regulations and laws including ADA, FMLA, EEO, Labor Unions, FLSA
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Public speaking and presentation skills a must.
• Sense of urgency
• Leadership skills to promote and influence a positive work environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to Travel
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive
• Team player
• Adhere to Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Ability to split time with 50% of the time spe