Human Resources Business Partner

Role Summary:
Serves as the primary Human Resources representative for the cement plant. Provides day-to-day HR support to employees and operational leadership. Ensures the consistent execution of UNACEM North America's people processes and acts as a connector between employee needs and management initiatives to support culture, safety, performance, and engagement.

Organizational Position:
Work Location: Paulden, AZ
Reports to: Human Resources & Legal Relations Manager

Purpose:
Enable stable operations and a positive employee experience by executing Human Resources processes, strengthening culture, and supporting workforce needs in alignment with UNA Culture and business priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all employees and supervisors in the plant.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and training coordination.
• Guide supervisors on employee relations matters, including discipline, performance, and conflict resolution.
• Manage investigations and workplace concerns with fairness and discretion.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal controls, and company policies.
• Deploy all UNACEM North America HR processes, including performance reviews, engagement initiatives, and development actions.
• Support communication and implementation of management initiatives in the plant.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and HRIS data.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, and corporate HR to support a strong safety and engagement culture.
• Identify workforce risks and escalate appropriately.
• Support cultural and engagement activities, including Great Place to Work efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three to five years of Human Resources experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in employee relations, investigations, and HR operations.
• Full proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Solid understanding of Human Resources practices in industrial or operational environments.
• Knowledge of employee relations, compliance, and workforce documentation standards.
• Understanding of safety culture and workforce dynamics in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of HR systems and HR reporting practices.
• Resolves a range of employee relations issues guided by HR policies and established processes.
• Applies judgment to balance employee needs and operational requirements.
• Navigates routine and occasionally complex matters with structured thinking and timely escalation.
• Daily interaction with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees.
• Regular coordination with corporate HR, EHS, Legal and Operations teams.
• Influences leaders to adopt consistent people practices aligned with UNA Culture.
• Direct impact on daily HR execution and employee experience at the plant level.
• Indirect impact on leadership capability, culture, engagement, and workforce sustainability.

Success Profile:

• Approachable and clear communicator.
• Disciplined and reliable executor.
• Comfortable working independently in a plant environment.
• People-centered and aligned with UNA Culture values.

About Drake:

UNACEM North America is part of the international Grupo UNACEM family. Our parent company, Grupo UNACEM, has a rich legacy that stretches back over 100 years, marked by technological innovation and a commitment to building a sustainable world. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, Grupo UNACEM was formed by merging leading cement companies and is now a reference point in the global construction materials industry. We have steadily grown our presence throughout Latin America, and today, our North American division is an integrated business leading the way for sustainable cement manufacturing in the US. In the United States, UNACEM North America operates two major cement plants—Drake Cement in Paulden, Arizona, and Tehachapi Cement in California. These facilities are recognized for their state-of-the-art technology and have established our company as a leader in the Southwest region. The Drake Cement facility was the first of its kind to be built in Arizona in 2008, and full production began in 2011. The Tehachapi cement plant has a rich history dating back to 1906. Our company culture is anchored in the UNA Values—nine guiding principles that are woven through every aspect of our business. At UNACEM, we: Collaborate as one team, fostering an environment built on trust and respect. Take responsibility for our actions, driven by a deep conviction to fulfill our purpose. Own our professional development, cultivating growth in a challenging environment. Live by the highest standards, as outlined in our Code of Ethics and Conduct. Prioritize health and safety, considering life to be our most important asset. Commit to creating economic, environmental, and social value for current and future generations. Strive to exceed expectations through continuous improvement and efficiency. Lead change by encouraging innovation and adaptability. Put the customer at the center of all our actions, working to provide sustainable solutions. As we look ahead, UNACEM North America is dedicated to ambitious sustainability goals. Grupo UNACEM’s global roadmap calls for all operations to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. We are making large-scale investments to modernize our plants, improve energy efficiency, adopt alternative fuels, and implement carbon capture technology. These efforts align with our broader purpose—to grow together and build a sustainable world for everyone. Joining UNACEM North America means being part of a forward-thinking company—one where each team member plays a pivotal role in building a more sustainable future. If you share our values and passion for innovation, we look forward to learning more about your background and how you could contribute to our mission.