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Human Resources Manager

5 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Memphis, TN, US... more

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.

General Summary

This position is accountable for developing and elevating the HR Functions within the growing aggregate, materials and paving businesses found within Lehman-Roberts, Dickerson & Bowen and Memphis Stone and Gravel. This position will be hired as a Lehman-Roberts employee, focused on strategic initiatives such as performance management, leadership empowerment, and policy development. This position calls Memphis, Tennessee home, allowing access to the city’s warm hospitality, legendary barbecue and a lively arts and culture scene; the perfect balance of a dynamic urban environment with access to beautiful natural surroundings.

Essential Job Accountabilities 

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive employee handbooks and HR policies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws  

  • Elevate the HR team’s capabilities through training, mentorship, process improvement and development 

  • Lead the business’s Human Resources functions by consulting, guiding, and educating both management and employees on best Human Resource practices to ensure increased commitment in attaining the company’s strategic objectives 

  • Act as a liaison between the corporate office and the field in communicating and educating about policies/procedures, new program rollouts, leave administration and EEO to ensure understanding, compliance and accurate processing and reporting 

  • Act as a trusted advisor to managers on HR-related matters including assisting supervisors in terminations, coordinating the Employee Dispute Resolution program, conducting internal investigations and recommending solutions regarding complaints to ensure employees are treated fairly as well as compliant with company policy 

  • Supervise and mentor two HR Business Partners, providing guidance and support to ensure the effective delivery of HR services 

  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment 

  • Assist the management teams in identifying and developing the talent that will provide a competitive skill advantage and ensure that current and future business needs are met.  

  • Guide, train, and coach employees and managers on performance management to conduct effective performance reviews, identify and reward employee success, provide advancement opportunities and establish a high-performance culture 

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

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience 

  • PHR certification desired 

 
Work Experience 

  • Minimum 5 years Human Resources generalist experience 

  • Minimum of 5 years employee relations experience

  • Knowledge of Viewpoint and Arcoro preferred 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities 

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

  • Ability to cultivate high trust, professional, and respectful relationships with all employees to ensure the highest level of effectiveness as an HR professional. 

  • Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and drive projects forward  

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

  • Knowledge of HR regulations and laws including ADA, 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. 

  • Sense of urgency 

  • Leadership skills to promote and influence a positive work environment. 

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  

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 

  • Team player 

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.

 

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