Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate. Advise managers and supervisors on day-to-day human resources issues relating to area of responsibility.
• Work closely with various levels of management on employee communication issues and concerns.
• Maintain a strong field presence at the plants.
• Collaborate with the Recruiting Department, other divisional staff, and hiring managers to plan and execute recruiting strategies on a local level.
• Champion Continuous Improvement. Assist in the preparation and communication of the area's initiatives.
• Assist with new acquisitions and growth initiatives as they relate to human resources and organizational issues.
• Advise Manager, Director or Vice President of Human Resources on issues to improve HR functions for assigned area.
• Provide Support. Assist employees/retirees with issues relating to employee benefits.
• Manage various leave programs such as personal leave, STD, LTD, and FMLA.
• Advise employees and managers on leave of absence policies and procedures.
• Answer employee requests for HR assistance of various programs.
• Execute Administrative Responsibilities. Ensure assigned HR administrative responsibilities and tasks are executed accurately and timely (e.g. hiring, termination, and job information changes).
• Manage Paperwork. Ensure that all HR related records (e.g. personnel, medical, D.O.T., payroll) are properly maintained in compliance with record retention guidelines.
• Ensure all payroll activity is submitted to corporate for timely payroll processing.
• Ensure up-to-date procedural documentation of assigned processes and procedures.
• Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills You'll Need:

• Education. Must have a BA/BS degree, preferably in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field. PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.
• Experience. Previous experience as an HR generalist. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is desired. Experience in HRIS, compensation, benefits, and payroll is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Technology Skills. Must be fluent in the use of prevailing technologies (e.g. Kronos, Taleo, PeopleSoft, Excel, Google Sheets)
• HR Knowledge. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of current HR policies and practices. Must have knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, benefit administration, recruiting, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Interpersonal Skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Must have strong oral and written communication skills to include effective listening. Must have good dispute resolution skills. Must have strong presentation skills. Must be able to establish and maintain credibility. Must be able to constructively confront delicate issues.
• Problem Solving Skills. Must have the ability to creatively solve problems and be an agent of change. Must possess insightful and reasonable business judgment.
• Integrity. Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information.

What You'll Like About Us:

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.