Manager Human Resources

Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to business leadership, driving alignment between business objectives and human resources initiatives. This role supports both Operations and employees across the facility to ensure a high-performance and engaged work environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for labor relations, employee engagement, talent management, and HR operations at all of Eagle's Concrete & Aggregates locations in the US. The HR Manager plays a critical role in fostering a culture that is collaborative, accountable, and results driven.

Eagle Materials Inc. is a leading US manufacturer of basic construction materials that are used in residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and energy applications. Our manufactured products are 100% US-produced - cement, wallboard, paperboard, concrete and aggregates. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive, contribute, and grow. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both people and business performance while partnering with strong operational leadership.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leadership on all human resource matters, including workforce planning, organizational design, recruitment, talent development and employee engagement.
• Partner with leadership to proactively identify employee relations risks and implement strategies to reduce grievances, arbitrations, and workplace conflict.
• With local management, lead labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance handling, and arbitration preparation; participate in collective bargaining negotiations, where applicable.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment and selection process for hourly and salaried employees.
• Counsel managers and employees on HR policies, performance management, and employee relations issues.
• Conduct and/or lead workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, safety concerns, and labor relations matters; ensure timely, thorough, and well-documented outcomes.
• Support and ensure consistent application, interpretation and enforcement of HR policies, procedures, labor agreements, and employment laws.
• Oversee performance management processes, including talent identification, training, disciplinary actions, documentation, and terminations.
• Partner with Corporate HR to administer compensation, benefits, and salary planning processes.
• Coordinate and support employees on leave programs (FMLA, disability, etc.) and workplace accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Report on key HR metrics and provide insights to support business decision-making
• Assess training needs and deliver or coordinate programs to improve employee and leadership effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support business and operational needs.

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker who can also operate effectively in a hands-on, plant-based environment.
• A strong relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Skilled at navigating complex employee and labor relations issues with sound judgment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• A proactive problem solver who identifies opportunities and implements practical solutions.
• A trusted partner who handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of HR leadership experience with a preference for experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in labor relations, including grievance handling and collective bargaining.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO).
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in HR systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid business acumen with understanding of plant operations and financial drivers.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• This role operates in both office and industrial plant environments. The employee must be able to:
• Travel between plant locations and occasional travel for corporate meetings, training, and labor activities.
• Walk throughout a manufacturing facility, including climbing stairs and ladders.
• Work in varying conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO Statement

Eagle Materials Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.