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:

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  Execute Administrative Responsibilities. Ensure assigned HR administrative responsibilities and tasks are executed accurately and timely (e.g. hiring, termination, and job information changes).

  
  
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  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. Serve as the point of contact for internal audit. Collaborate with the Recruiting Department, other divisional staff, and hiring managers to plan and execute recruiting strategies on a local level.

  
  
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  Champion Continuous Improvement. Assist in the preparation and communication of the area's initiatives. Assist with new acquisitions and growth initiatives related to human resources and organizational issues. Advise the Director or Vice President of Human Resources on matters to improve HR functions for assigned areas.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  Manage Paperwork. Ensure that all HR-related records (e.g. personnel, medical, D.O.T., payroll) are adequately 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.

  
  
• Employee Relations, investigate and make business decisions
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  Analyzing business structures, procedures, processes, and the utilization of resources.

  
  
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  Designing and implementing a variety of developmental initiatives, action plans, programs, and training materials.

  
  
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  Interviewing personnel and facilitating targeted skills development initiatives.

  
  
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  Consulting with the human resources department to guide personnel utilization, development, or hiring.

  
  
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  Leading business optimization initiatives by conducting individual or group training sessions for personnel.

  
  
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  Contributing to restructuring departments to increase efficiency and align activities with business objectives.

  
  
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  Optimizing personnel utilization by increasing cross-functionality and interdepartmental cooperation.

  
  
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  Measuring the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction.

  
  
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  Advising executives and senior managers and recommending efficient and cost-effective solutions for identified challenges.

  
  
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  Documenting processes and presenting progress reports to executives and senior managers.

  
  

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

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  Education. Must have a BA/BS degree, preferably in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field. PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

  
  
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  Experience. Previous experience as an HR generalist experience. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is desired. Experience in HRIS, compensation, benefits, and payroll is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.

  
  
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  Technology Skills. Must be fluent in the use of prevailing technologies (e.g. Kronos, Taleo, PeopleSoft)

  
  
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  HR Knowledge. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of current HR policies and practices. Must know multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, benefits administration, recruiting, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

  
  
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  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, including 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 confront delicate issues constructively.

  
  
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  Problem-Solving Skills. Must be able to solve problems and be an agent of change creatively. Must possess insightful and reasonable business judgment.

  
  
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  Integrity. Must be able to maintain high confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information.

  
  
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  Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.

  
  
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  Superb analytical and time-management skills.

  
  

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 up 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.

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.