Job Opening: Human Resources Business Partner Simon, a Colas Company

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Promote collaboration among HR team for effective development and implementation of HR initiatives and programs
• Proactively assesses business and organizational performance, defining gaps, and proposing HR solutions that support business objectives; drive action through a consultative, “influence without authority” approach
• Identify and support sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement
• Engage regularly with regional leadership and staff (field, operations, management, administrative, and financial), providing feedback and recommendation for pro-active intervention and resolution of people-related concerns
• Partner with regional leadership and talent acquisition teams to develop workforce plans that respond to current and future need; recommend programs and/or processes to improve time-to-fill, quality of candidate assessment/selection, and onboarding to support retention of talent
• Leverage workforce analytics and insights develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, career/succession planning, talent mobility, engagement and retention
• Coach business leaders on key organizational management issues and HR policies and processes to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
• Assess employee training and development needs based to close gaps between current competencies/skills and future need; assist with development, implementation, and facilitation of training and development programs
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to management of employees, make recommendations that mitigate legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance
• Advise regional and line managers on employment decisions, including hiring, compensation administration, disciplinary action, and termination, while ensuring adherence to company policy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations; support compliance with ethics, EEO, DEI, and related policies and programs
• Lead investigations related to employee relations issues, ethics concerns, harassment/discrimination, etc.
• Provide consultation and coaching employees at all levels; coach, mentor, and manage performance of direct reports
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, human resources, or related discipline
• Professional HR Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar); senior-level certification preferred
• Valid Drivers’ License and ability to maintain a clean driving record

Skills:

• 8+ years of progressive experience working in all core HR functional areas and related disciplines
• 5+ years of experience in relevant leadership and/or strategic roles (Sr. Generalist, HR Manager, HRBP, etc.)
• Demonstrated functional experience in all core areas of human resources management
• Experience working in a decentralized matrix organization and changing business environment preferred; direct experience in construction or related industry a plus
• Experience and skillset related to effective project management, change management, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated proficiency in use and implementation of HRIS and related programs; ability to effectively leverage and integrate technology into the HR function, including MSOffice programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Business acumen, including experience reading and interpreting financial statements
• Proficiency in building presentations and ability to facilitate meetings and/or training in front of small and large groups
• Ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that align with and support organizational goals and objectives
• Ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels, including senior leadership
• Ability to work independently while supporting team collaboration, cohesiveness and effectiveness
• Ability to collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement, decision-making, and practical solutions
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency, under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Bilingual/Multilingual language skills a plus (English/Spanish preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Occasionally required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain
• Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Regular exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions
• Discretionary flex-work arrangement; in-office/on-site work determined by business need and situation
• Travel required to attend company meetings and events, may include international travel