Human Resources Business Partner

LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex analysis and tasks under minimal supervision including having expert knowledge of and the ability to administer the following programs at an assigned location: 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.

• Develop and execute a 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.

• Plan and attend 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, SPHR a plus

Work Experience

• 3-5 years Human Resources & Recruiting experience. 

• 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.)

• Advanced 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

What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?

Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...

• Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?
• Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?
• Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind?

 We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees!  Our benefits include:

• Paid Vacations/ Holidays
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
• 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.

 

It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.