Human Resources Manager - Valmont Industries, Inc.

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Human Resource Manager position in the Columbus NE facility. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will build and develop effective relationships with leaders, managers and employees to influence and execute HR initiatives and will be responsible to work with leaders in areas of employee relations, performance/check-in process management, recruiting, retention initiatives, policy implementation and adherence, change management, talent development and training, and employment law compliance including workers’ compensation claims review. This position is actively involved with internal Global HR leaders in execution of HR strategy. Additionally, you will…

• Report to the Plant Manager and matrix reporting to Vice President and HR Business Partner Operations
• Demonstrate commitment to exceptional employee relations support by ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries/request
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the business through exposure to departmental and site activities as well as employment/labor initiatives and regulations
• Collaborate with department leaders to better understand the responsibilities of each position and to understand the boundaries of exceptional performance as it relates to these responsibilities
• Set internal expectations to impact personal and professional development of each employee and build organizational bench strength
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, local and country employment regulations
• Participate in HR initiatives and projects; Identify business segment/location needs and creatively work with HR leadership to recommend viable solutions
• Recruit, interviews, and coordinate on-boarding activities for new hires
• Work with leadership on updating job descriptions
• Work with the Talent Acquisition staff regarding job posting and reasonable position-fill times
• Act as segment liaison to communicate and execute functional area and Company initiatives, as required
• Manage group activities surrounding United Way, benefits open enrollments, wellness clinics, new programs/policies, performance management, check-in process, pay rules and practices and training initiatives
• Provide information and tools to support effective delivery of HR services, processes and systems training
• Build credibility by demonstrating an understanding of the business strategy, its challenges and opportunities, and aligning the both short- and long-term human capital planning as well as facilitating and implementing initiatives in support of business success
• Stay current on HR practices through benchmarking, networking, and exposure to business related research/publications
• Demonstrate a solid working knowledge of US employment regulation as well as the willingness to learn other country employment and labor regulations in order to perform well in this position including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Work with the Compensation Center of Expertise (CoE) to obtain current market compensation and competitive benefits and pay data, job description approvals
• Champion change and effectively guide management and associates through organizational change
• Initiate activities surrounding promotions, transfers, divestitures, facility closures, etc., and ensure communications are handled with a level of care appropriate to the situation
• Champion the performance management process. Identify position key responsibilities, assist with the development of performance goals, assess progress and evaluate base pay compensation keeping performance, market pay practices and internal equity in mind
• Develop and maintain HR related metrics and reports. Analyze results for improvement or best practice indicators.  Create and deliver professional presentations with data from various sources, systems and reports.
• Work with Sites to track and report all pandemic-type exposures.
• Travel <10% travel, both domestic and international, including overnight stays.

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; or 10+ years relevant experience
• Demonstrated progressive movement in HR field
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment regulation with experience in compliance non-conformities
• Minimum of two years of experience working with a major, non-proprietary HRIS system
• Ability to travel occasionally, including travelling by air, staying overnight and occasionally staying over weekends when travelling globally
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and independently and to take initiative to perform work needed whether or not it falls within the HR functional area
• Strong customer service orientation, professional communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to have fun and enjoy the work environment
• Attention to detail including a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with many deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, take initiative and be vigilant with maintaining confidentiality of sensitive/personal/private information. Employee must be willing to sign an HR Confidentiality Agreement.
• Experience with employee dispute resolution practices and an understanding of when to bring information to the forefront to avoid potential discord in the workplace, agency claims or litigation
• Must be extremely well organized and have the ability to execute swiftly and efficiently
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• An unexpired driver’s license is required; Ability to travel as needed
• Travel is reimbursed through the Company credit card program, and employee must be and remain in good financial standing to qualify for this travel privilege and to participate in company sponsored travel
• Ability to speak, read and write in English fluently at a high school graduate level or higher

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• PHR certification, or SHRM-CP certification
• Experience using Workday and EmpCenter® Suite (Enterprise Workforce Management) software applications
• 3 years HR Experience in Manufacturing environment
• Variable Compensation strategy
• Organizational Design Planning strategy
• Collective Agreement bargaining and/or mediation skills
• Master’s Degree in a Human Resource field or an MBA
• Bilingual in Spanish

​Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

Benefits include*:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Annual performance based bonus plan
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plans
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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