Job Description
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive a People-First Culture—Champion Knife Rivers Core Values (People, Safety, Quality, and Environment), fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes employee engagement, well-being, and performance.
- General Support – Provide general support in the human resources department including, but not limited to, maintaining employee files, coordinating the annual review process, employee survey, assisting with job descriptions and salary administration.
- HR Compliance & Labor Relations Excellence – Assist with compliance, reporting (i.e. VETS 100, EEO-1, etc.) and labor relations, maintain adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws while mitigating risk and protecting company interests.
- Talent Acquisition – Responsible for job posting/recruitment, interviewing process, pre-employment screenings, new employee orientation, exit interviews and supporting the employee life cycle.
- Champion Safety and Compliance – Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture, actively driving and supporting corporate and local safety initiatives while ensuring all HR programs align with safety objectives.
- Provide HR Guidance – Assist employees and supervisors with basic policy and benefit questions, sensitive HR matters, ensuring legal compliance and ethical decision making consistent with company philosophy and standards.
- Foster Culture & Organizational Development – Assess company culture, identify opportunities for improvement, and support initiatives to reinforce values, increase engagement, and support building a high-performing organization that supports business success.
- Support Mergers, Acquisitions, & Integration – Assist with integration efforts for acquisitions and business expansions.
- Support HR Best Practices & Performance Metrics – Assist in driving HR operational excellence by supporting process improvements and implementing industry best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Perform Additional Duties as Assigned – Take on special projects and support initiatives that enhance the companys people strategy and organizational effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree may be considered with documentation of work experience in an HR field.
- 5 years of experience in an HR related field.
- Knowledge of California HR best practices, employment law, and compliance regulations.
- Exercise initiative, judgement and confidence as well as exhibit a strong desire to acquire knowledge of company practices, policies and procedures.
- Experience in a unionized construction materials supply industry environment with a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule.
- Ability to contribute to a team-oriented work environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly and professionally.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite products and proficient math skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in human resources, business administration or related field or equivalent experience.
- 5-8 years experience in Human Resources.
- Professional HR certification(s) (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
- Professional in Human Resources – California accreditation (PHRca).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards), HRIS (e.g., UKG), or other HR systems.
- Experience working with SmartSheets.
- Experience implementing employee engagement strategies, training and development programs, and employee surveys.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce and ensure compliance with employment regulations.