Granite Construction

HR Manager

Granite Construction$100K — $151K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • PHR certification desired.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources generalist experience.
  • Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Knowledge of HR regulations and laws including ADA, FMLA, EEO, Labor Unions, FLSA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the region's Human Resources functions by consulting and educating management and employees.
  • Communicate and guide on federal and state laws regarding hiring, retention, and termination.
  • Act as a liaison between corporate and field offices regarding policies and procedures.
  • Coach and train managers on employee relations and compliance with company policies.
  • Assist regional management in developing talent for a competitive advantage.
  • Guide and coach on performance management to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Support management on HR programs that strengthen company's competitive edge.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance, and flexible spending plans.
  • Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
  • 100% match on first 6% of 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting.
  • Options for Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Full Job Description

General Summary

This position is accountable for administering regional recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training and development, talent management and labor relations to ensure alignment with the company’s Human Resources objectives and maximize employee engagement.

Essential Job Accountabilities

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

  • Communicate and provide guidance on various federal and state laws effecting hiring, retention, corrective coaching, and termination processes to minimize litigation and protect the interests of employees and the company.

  • 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, accurate processing and reporting.

  • Coach and train line managers on HR practices and procedures regarding employee relations 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 compliance with company policy.

  • Assist the regional management team 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 identify and reward employee success, provide advancement opportunities and establish a high performance culture.

  • Support, advise, and partner with management on Human Resources programs and policies which strengthen Granite’s competitive advantage and ensures recognition as the Employer of Choice.

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

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience

  • PHR certification desired


Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 years Human Resources generalist experience

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.

  • 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

  • Adhere to Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$100,791.00 - $151,188.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

About Granite Construction

Granite Construction Inc. is an American company, a member of the S&P 600 Index based in Watsonville, California and is the parent corporation of Granite Construction Company. The company is both a heavy civil construction contractor and construction aggregate manufacturer, owning or leasing quarries in several Western states for extracting mostly sands, gravel, and crushed stone products. Incorporated in 1922 and publicly traded since 1990, Granite Construction Company is composed of a construction materials division, and two construction operating divisions. Under each Group are numerous regional offices, quarries, asphalt and concrete plants. Granite does work in both public and private sector transportation infrastructure projects that include: roads and highways, bridges, dams, water reservoirs, railroads, seaports and airports. The materials division produces construction materials such as sand, gravel, ready-mix and asphalt concrete. In 2021, Granite was ranked 25th on ENR's Top 400 Contractors.
Learn more about Granite Construction
Size
1,900 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$101.4 million
Founded
1922
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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