We are looking for a motivated, innovative, HR Representative who demonstrates initiative in pursuing a career in Human Resources. This salary exempt position is based at Roanoke Cement Company in Troutville, VA and reports to the HR Manager. This position provides professional HR support and consultation to managers and employees for our cement, ash and aggregates plant locations within the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition, the HR Representative is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success. This will be achieved through the development of recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, and developing new, creative recruiting ideas.

The ideal candidate possesses a diverse HR generalist background with a proven track record of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Provide HR support in the areas of employee development, recruitment, compensation/benefits, organizational development, performance management and employee and labor relations.
• Assist with execution of the recruitment process to include:
  • Development of recruitment plans, sourcing strategies, and resources.
  • Mutually creating service level agreement with hiring managers to ensure expectations are established and achieved.
  • Job posting, phone screening, interviewing, communication with candidates and managers.
  • Managing the requisition log and applicant/interview/hire reports via online database.
• Assist with performance management efforts to include reward and recognition, conflict resolution and corrective action.
• Outline employee development to include planning, coordination, design, and facilitation of training programs for employees of all levels.
• Support deployment of HR programs, including performance management, salary administration and implementation, staffing, headcount planning/reporting, retention and career development.
• Ensure compliance and conformance regulation along with diversity initiatives within the organization and geographic locations.
• Consult with line frontline leaders by providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Monitor the job market and prepare analyses and summaries of the main movements and trends.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Colleges and Universities and plan partnership activities.
• Support planning and coordination of staff and management development training programs, including conducting needs assessment, preparation of program objectives, development of course materials and training aids.
• Assist with employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing, identifying trends from data collected.
• Stay abreast of changing laws, requirements and practices in the HR field.
• Continuously review and take initiative to improve processes to achieve best practices by maximizing efficiencies in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analytics as required.
• Complete other special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of HR/Recruiting experience.
• Must have an understanding of fundamental HR concepts, employment laws, contemporary HR practices and issues.
• Experience working with a labor agreement in a union environment preferred, but not required.
• SPHR or PHR Certification preferred.
• Minimal overnight travel required.

Skills:

• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Dependable, self-starter with high energy and proven record of instituting continuous improvement. Customer focused - Able to anticipate needs and is self-directed.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills required.
• Flexible and able to adapt to quickly changing work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and projects concurrently.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and build relationships with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills, with ability to effectively coach frontline leaders, build relationships and leverage resources.
• Strong problem solving, facilitation and analytical skills.
• End user expertise with MS Office (i.e., Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) required.