Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long standing commitment to building some of America's largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials-sand, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt product and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, FAIRNESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS, PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, RELIABILITY SAFETY AND CITIZENSHIP and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and a commitment to continuous improvement and you'll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position, under supervision, assists with the administrative Human Resource support at an assigned location, acting as a liaison to management/employees to ensure efficient and professional operations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Under supervision, performs a variety of administrative, human resources and office support functions to ensure daily operations run efficiently and professionally.
• Assist in the field and corporate office recruitment process to ensure the timely hiring of qualified employees.
• Manage new hire on-boarding/orientations, for all field and corporate office employees, to ensure an efficient and effective process.
• Assist, support, and partner with management regarding programs and policies in all areas of Human Resources to ensure alignment and support of all HR objectives.
• Prepares drafts, processes edits and distributes a wide variety of information, (presentations, correspondence, reports, procedures, policies, etc.) some of which will be highly confidential and sensitive in nature, to ensure timely and accurate communications.
• Assist with audits, new program rollouts, EEO compliance, etc. to ensure clear understanding and compliance at the local level.
• Assist with various aspects of talent acquisition, including posting job requisitions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews and attending recruiting events to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings (including meeting invites, agendas, materials, food/refreshment, meeting minutes), handles travel arrangements and maintains calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as the point person for all telephone, mail and in person inquiries to ensure all matters of significance are brought to attention and that outstanding customer service is provided.
• Comply, understand, and promote corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, organization development or similar area of study required

Work Experience

• 2+ years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience
• Prior experience in Human Resources a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information of employees.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop skill sets needed to promote into a HR Business Partner position.

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 20 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 and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive
• Occasionally travel may be required

ABOUT GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. GRANITE WILL CONSIDER ANY CANDIDATE FOR WHOM AN AGENCY HAS SUBMITTED AN UNSOLICITED RESUME TO HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY THE AGENCY FREE OF ANY CHARGES OR FEES. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. GRANITE WILL NOT PAY A FEE TO ANY AGENCY THAT DOES NOT HAVE SUCH AGREEMENT IN PLACE. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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