Director, HR Operational Excellence

 

 

Job ID:  499155

 

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

 

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development! 

 

Summary: 

 

The Director of HR Operational Excellence (HR OpEx) is a pivotal role focused on enhancing and streamlining HR operational processes to ensure the efficient delivery of HR programs and projects. This role is responsible for the leadership of and carrying out the strategic direction of HR sub-functions, including Benefits, Compensation, HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), and project management. Must ensure that HR operations are aligned with the overall business strategy, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting the organization’s growth and success.

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Leads and directs work of sub-functional teams for Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, and project management.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to provide solutions to support the business within the HR function.
• Drives operational efficiencies & process improvement for core processes throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Supports compensation team with direction and oversight of compensation programs including job leveling, bonus programs, governance, and pay recommendations.
• Drives HRIS roadmap working closely with IT and external vendors to achieve the desired state of HR systems and reporting.
• Oversees employee data management processes to ensure that data is secure and maintained consistent with company policies and privacy regulations.
• Responsible for HR data and reporting; establish and use consistent data points to proactively present data to leadership.
• Provides oversight to the Benefits Manager while supporting Americas-wide benefit programs in place and ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Directs development, implementation, and sustainment of policies, and procedures for the business.
• Establish KPIs for internal teams and ways to monitor progress.
• Evaluates, selects, and manages HR vendors working with HR and procurement teams.
• Assists VP, of HR in preparing HR budgetary recommendations.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

 

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc 
• Minimum 4 Year - Bachelor's Degree in Human resource management, management, business administration or related area of concentration.
• SHRM-CP or or SHRM-SCP or PHR or SPHR preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading a team of HR professionals within sub-functional areas; proven success in process creation and transformational HR initiatives.
• Knowledge of job analysis, job description, job evaluation, performance appraisal, performance-based incentive programs, goal-setting theories, and other aspects of compensation.
• Knowledge of HR systems, processes and how to lead change.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal communication
• Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high level of accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to perform, organize and prior