Build your HR expertise with a role that supports attraction, development, and retention of talent while partnering closely with operations. This onsite position in Maryville, TN is designed for an HR professional who values high compliance, strong employee relations, and practical problem solving in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
You will serve as a Human Resources subject matter expert for people issues, helping ensure HR policies and procedures align with applicable terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements. The role also supports local hiring and onboarding, manages key employee processes, and contributes to training and engagement activities for assigned operations.
Responsibilities
- Identify and track business staffing needs, filling roles through internal and external hiring, succession planning, and retention practices
- Partner with operations management to maintain positive employee and labor relations, including managing local grievance processes
- Own the hiring workflow including job description creation, requisitions, recruiting, candidate selection, offers of employment, and new hire orientations
- Verify candidate backgrounds, education, and references prior to hiring decisions
- Conduct exit interviews and monitor activities related to departing employees
- Ensure compliance with company rules and policies and government regulations
- Investigate employee complaints, grievances, and allegations of policy or rule violations
- Coordinate employee training and development, engagement, and retention activities for assigned operations
- Counsel and support management in employee discipline, improvement plans, and termination hearings or meetings
- Adhere to CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times, including wearing proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other assigned responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 years of Human Resources experience
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication, including presentations before small and large groups
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SAP HR, Success Factors, and/or Taleo preferred
- Deep knowledge of the HR Generalist function
- Knowledge of Labor Relations fundamentals preferred
- Ability to apply strategic decision making with tactical HR experience
- Analytical thinking with a focus on finding best-fit solutions
- Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across regions and functions
- High ethics and strong compliance to institutional policies and standards
- Sense of urgency and customer service mindset
- Ability to manage multiple issues at one time
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Comprehensive wellness program
Working Conditions
- Heavy industrial manufacturing environment, including noise exposure, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to weather elements when required
- Ability to physically perform the essential job functions
EEO/AA: CEMEX is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. CEMEX will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal laws. CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer. Arizona Smoke-Free Act compliance applies to smoking and tobacco use on CEMEX property.
