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Cemen Tech Inc. — the world leader in volumetric concrete technology is entering an exciting new era of growth, innovation, and opportunity. We’re building a workplace where employees are valued like family and rewarded for their hard work.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP) – As an employee-owner, you share in the company’s success while building long-term financial security and retirement value for you and your family.
• 100% Paid Health Insurance – Keep more of your paycheck with company-paid premiums.
• Great Benefits & Perks – Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k), bonuses, and more.
• Strong Team Culture – Work in a supportive, innovative, and team-focused environment.
• Employee Appreciation – Enjoy company events, holiday meals, service awards and local sporting event tickets.

PURPOSE OF POSITIONAs the Director of Human Resources at Cemen Tech—a 100% employee‑owned leader in volumetric concrete technology—you’ll serve as a strategic partner and cultural champion. You’ll align human capital strategies with the company’s mission of innovation, safety, quality, and empowerment in a manufacturing environment. This includes the ability to balance the day-to-day activities required in human resources for the approximate 160 person site while also thinking strategically about key opportunities that will further enhance the business as it relates to our talent initiatives. In this role, you will be the catalyst behind a human-centered, strategy-oriented HR function—one that ensures Cemen Tech continues to thrive as an employee-owned manufacturing leader.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, the person will:

• Strategic HR Leadership- Partner closely with executive leadership to design and execute HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Lead cultural transformation, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies.
• Leads team of four HR and EHS business partners; driving all areas of human capital strategy and utilizing EOS to drive momentum.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to site leadership on all HR-related matters.
• Coaches leadership to build leadership capabilities that address and resolve both human and technical aspects of the work environment while building a talent pipeline.
• HR Program Development & Execution- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, programs, and systems—covering recruitment, onboarding, total rewards, succession planning, and performance management—that support the business and comply with legal standards.
• Recruitment & Talent Management- Lead talent acquisition and retention strategy including recruitment pipelines, employee development programs, and succession planning to ensure a strong leadership bench.
• Develops HR team for the needs and future of the organization, along with personal growth goals to maintain a competent and thriving department, ensuring continuous growth.
• Utilizes data insights and metrics to provide recommendations to enable sound talent decisions and initiatives.
• Identifies ways to continuously improve the HR function, processes and procedures and shares best practices across the organization.
• Employee Relations & Engagement- Foster a workplace culture grounded in the company’s Core Values—Positive Mindset, Ingenuity, Accountability, Do the Right Thing, Engagement, and Safety—empowering employees as owners and advocates of company success.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance for line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• EHS & Compliance Oversight- Collaborate and oversight of EHS department regarding OSHA and safety initiatives to uphold a safe and compliant work environment across all manufacturing and operational areas.
• Oversee total rewards strategy and positioning the company to continue its success and be an employer or choice, including continual alignment of practices and policies and research to understand future needs.
• Change Management & Organizational Development- Lead transformative initiatives that support continuous improvement, adaptability, and long-term growth within the employee-owned framework and driving Cemen Tech as an employer of choice.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Recommend 5+ years of applicable experience, preferably with 3+ years partnering with the senior leaders.
• Knowledge of the multiple HR disciplines including state and federal compliance, recruitment, hiring and onboarding, total rewards, HRIS system administration, training and development.
• Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and the ability to manage change while also leading others through change.

• Excellent written and verbal communications including presentation skills, preparation and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience building strong business acumen and capability to assess HR implications on the business.
• Must have a strong blend of analytical, decision-making & creative solving skills.
• Unquestionable personal and business integrity, and proven ability to deal with confidential information
• Strong, proven ability to build relationships within a business to influence change.

ADDITIONAL POSITIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• SHRM-CP, PHR Certifications
• Passport and an ability to travel internationally
• Experience manufacturing concepts is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of EOS and leadership within its framework

CORE VALUES – Listed in bold below are Cemen Tech’s six Core Values including an example of each Core Value.

• Positive Mindset - We know our attitude affects our performance.
• Ingenuity – Better, Faster, Easier
• Accountable - We accept responsibility for our actions.
• Do the Right Thing – Do the right thing every time.
• Engaged - Listening to understand...acting to accomplish.
• Safety - We will reinforce safe habits by our own actions.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOT OPEN TO OUTSIDE RECRUITING

Cemen Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Cemen Tech, Inc.