HR Business Partner I

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

General Summary

This position, under general supervision, is responsible for performing a variety of analyses and tasks including: recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training and development, EEO and labor relations to ensure alignment with Human Resources Department objectives.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Support, advise, and partner with management regarding programs and policies in all areas of Human Resources to ensure alignment and support of all HR objectives.

• Act as a liaison between corporate office and the field including assisting with audits, new program rollouts, EEO compliance, etc. to ensure clear understanding and compliance at the local level.

• Execute recruiting strategy for the assigned location to ensure hiring needs for professional, college, and craft positions are met.

• Ensure legal compliance with various governmental laws and regulations including hiring, retention, corrective coaching, and termination processes to protect the company’s best interests.

• Coach and train line managers on HR practices and procedures including employee relations to ensure high performers are engaged and retained.

• Prepare and issue reports on recruiting, retention, advertising expenditures, and EEO compliance to make sure managers can effectively manage their business units.

• Assist in planning and attending industry events and colleges to build a solid recruiting network and ensure recruitment of top talent.

• Provide input on and assist employees with employee development programs to ensure employee success and advancement opportunities.

• Conduct EEO and Benefits education programs for employees to ensure compliance and employee understanding.

• Comply, understand, and promote corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education

• Bachelors degree 

• Coursework or training in Human Resources and/or Business preferred.

• PHR or SHRM-CP a plus

Work Experience

• 0-3 years Human Resources & Recruiting experience preferred.

• Experience working in a Construction environment a plus

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information of employees.

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Knowledge of FMLA, EEO, Labor Unions, FLSA

• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Public speaking and presentation skills a must.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to Travel (20%)

• Team player

• Adhere to Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

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