HR GENERALIST \u2013 BUSINESS PARTNERING at Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

SUNLAND ASPHALT

Is the road to your future under construction?

Come join our Award-Winning Team.

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because here at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.'

Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees:

• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• And A Foundation Built on Safety

POSITION PURPOSE

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing administrative and technical duties for the HR team, working closely with HR Business Partners and Director in support of Sunland's objectives. These duties cut across a wide range of HR functions and include detailed work as well as direct contact with Sunland colleagues needing HR's assistance. This position will be onsite at our operations office/Phoenix Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Receive and respond to employee inquiries. Escalate urgent and sensitive matters to the HRBP team.
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy, flexibility, initiative, and professional curiosity.
• Willingness to communicate and respond to colleagues within 24 hours of an inquiry, via phone, e-mail, text, Teams and in person.
• Maintain regular work hours, easy availability, and a dependable schedule to support HR colleagues.
• Knowledgeable point-of-contact offering assistance, to colleagues and vendors as appropriate.
• Confidentiality and discretion, even within the HR Dept. are non-negotiable.

• Process status changes and updates to enterprise HR database.
• Order, post and maintain mandatory notices and postings as required in the state/county.
• Collect policies, procedures, and precedents in states where Sunland does business.
• Compile audit documentation when requested (for ADOT, City/County, Federal, etc.) for audits.
• Change management champion for roll out of new policies and procedures.
• Maintain a basic knowledge of Sunland benefit plans (names of providers, types of plans, etc.)
• Identify HR initiatives aligned with client needs.
• Contact managers for additional details, paperwork, and statements when necessary.
• Develop strong working relationships with a large base of employees and leaders in multiple divisions.
• Responsible for HR projects as assigned including new processes and policy updates.

• Any, and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

• This position will be an individual contributor role with the opportunity to mentor other HRBP's and HR Generalists.

COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration Skills, Communication Proficiency and Customer/Client Focus.
• Strong communications skills both oral and written to interface with all levels of employees and leaders.
• Leadership, Decision Making and Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving and Thoroughness.
• Project Management and Time Management.
• Relationship building with ability to influence senior level leaders.

SAFETY

• This is considered a non-safety-sensitive position but is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OHSA regulations.
• All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in a professional office environment that routinely uses standard office equipment requiring the ability to communicate in person and over the telephone with other employees, the ability to interpret printed materials and a computer screen, the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, the ability to lift and carry supplies and files weighing up to 10 pounds and to move about the inside of the office to access supplies, office machinery, etc.
• May be required to work on a project site and if so, would be exposed to all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS

• This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties dema

TRAVEL

• Minimal travel required with advanced notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience

• Five years minimum of related HRBP experience is required.
• Commitment to setting and meeting deadlines is important.
• Spanish-language fluency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension strongly preferred.
• Previous work in a construction environment is helpful.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to use them - to answer questions, research issues, find documentation, provide feedback, and present information.
• Service-oriented with internal and external customers.
• Have a working knowledgeable of applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Willing to suggest best practices and process improvements through the HRPBs.
• Demonstrated success in a dynamic, frequently changing, and fast paced environment.
• Team player who able to work effectively in an independent setting.
• Critical thinker who proactively anticipates problems and is solution oriented.
• Proficiency in suing MS Office Suite is necessary.
• Strive to embody Sunland's CORES.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• A valid driver's license and a clean motor-vehicle record preferred.
• Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

• Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.