Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Looking for Area HR Manager at Picton, ON Full Time

AutoReqId: 16931BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $99,100.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $148,700.00

Department: Human Resources

Job Posting:

The Role and the Company

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

The Area Human Resources Manager role is based in Picton, Ontario and reports directly to the Region Human Resources Director in Allentown PA. This position will be responsible for operations in Ontario and Quebec.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Provide sound HR and Labour Relations counsel to the region’s management team.
• With an HR insight, works with management to determine and implement the short-term and long-term business strategy.
• Partners with the North Region HR Team and NAM Labour to achieve agreed upon objectives.
• Participates in talent acquisition
• Leads and facilitates change management.
• Maintains transparent communication and quickly builds trust across all levels of the organization.
• Builds a professional relationship with union representatives and interacts on daily issue resolution, contract interpretation, and grievance management. Assists labor group in negotiations and higher-level grievance resolution.
• Leads and develops potential department restructuring efforts.
• Ensures that adequate and effective training and development opportunities are provided that meet the business needs.
• Ensures that an effective performance management program is in place and utilized to drive a high performing culture.
• Works with region management to ensure that an effective and sustainable manpower planning process is in place.
• Effectively manages employee relations issues.
• Ensures compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures, including implementation of Group and NAM guidelines and training.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts with the region’s HR initiatives and programs.
• Ensures effective participation HR initiatives.
• Ensures employee data is accurately maintained in our systems

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum of a University degree in Human Resources or related field preferred; related HR certification is an added plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a human resources generalist role with increasing responsibility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual English/French is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in two or more of the basic HR disciplines of employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent management, HRIS and / or training and development. Prior labor relations experience strongly preferred.
• Experience directly managing labor activity at a local level, with or without centralized expert support.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial labor and employment laws and regulations is required. Knowledge of Canadian employment laws is desired.
• Experience implementing strategic initiatives that align with business goals and budgets is required.
• Experience providing counsel to senior management is required.
• Experience using creativity and innovation in recommending improvements to HR practices and processes and encouraging this continuous improvement behavior in others.
• Experience with HRIS, Time and Attendance and other HR computer systems. Strong excel skills required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of change on people, processes, leadership, and culture.
• Knowledge of change management principles, strategies and techniques required for effectively evaluating, planning, and implementing change in the organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Work Environment

• While this position is office based, it is located in in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, and walking primarily.

What we have to offer

Comprehensive competitive compensation and benefits package

Lehigh Hanson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

External candidates must be able to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Employer Statement: Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.