Full-Time

Human Resources Representative

Posted on 10/31/2025

Vulcan Materials

Vulcan Materials

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces construction aggregates and related materials

No salary listed

United States

In Person

100% in-office; on-site at Vulcan locations nationwide.

Category
People & HR (3)
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Requirements
  • Education. Must have a BA/BS degree, preferably in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field. PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.
  • Experience. Previous experience as an HR generalist experience. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is desired. Experience in HRIS, compensation, benefits, and payroll is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Technology Skills. Must be fluent in the use of prevailing technologies (e.g. Kronos, Taleo, PeopleSoft)
  • HR Knowledge. Must have a general knowledge and understanding of current HR policies and practices. Must have knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, benefit administration, recruiting, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
  • Interpersonal Skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Must have strong oral and written communication skills to include effective listening. Must have good dispute resolution skills. Must have strong presentation skills. Must be able to establish and maintain credibility. Must be able to constructively confront delicate issues.
  • Problem Solving Skills. Must have the ability to creatively solve problems and be an agent of change. Must possess insightful and reasonable business judgment.
  • Integrity. Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information.
Responsibilities
  • Execute Administrative Responsibilities. Ensure assigned HR administrative responsibilities and tasks are executed accurately and timely (e.g. hiring, termination, and job information changes).
  • Collaborate. Advise managers and supervisors on day-to-day human resources issues relating to area of responsibility. Work closely with various levels of management on employee communication issues and concerns. Serve as the point of contact for internal audit. Collaborate with the Recruiting Department, other divisional staff, and hiring managers to plan and execute recruiting strategies on a local level.
  • Champion Continuous Improvement. Assist in the preparation and communication of the area’s initiatives. Assist with new acquisitions and growth initiatives as they relate to human resources and organizational issues. Advise Director or Vice President of Human Resources on issues to improve HR functions for assigned area.
  • Provide Support. Assist employees/retirees with issues relating to employee benefits. Manage various leave programs such as personal leave, STD, LTD, and FMLA. Advise employees and managers on leave of absence policies and procedures. Answer employee requests for HR assistance of various programs.
  • Manage Paperwork. Ensure that all HR related records (e.g. personnel, medical, D.O.T., payroll) are properly maintained in compliance with record retention guidelines. Ensure all payroll activity is submitted to corporate for timely payroll processing. Ensure up-to-date procedural documentation of assigned processes and procedures.
  • Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is desired.
  • Experience in HRIS, compensation, benefits, and payroll is preferred.
  • Supervisory experience is preferred.

Vulcan Materials is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, focusing on crushed stone, sand, and gravel. It also manufactures aggregates-based construction materials such as asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates a vertically integrated business model that covers quarrying, processing, and sales, enabling it to control the entire supply chain from extraction to delivery. With more than 400 facilities across 22 states and additional regions, Vulcan serves a wide range of customers in the construction industry, from small contractors to large infrastructure projects. Its operations emphasize efficiency and cost control through integration, scale, and geographic reach. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, high-quality building materials to support infrastructure development while maintaining leadership in the market and optimizing the supply chain for cost and delivery performance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Birmingham, Alabama

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Data centre construction acceleration in Sunbelt drives aggregate demand for infrastructure.
  • Operating cash flow surged 29% to $1.8B, funding shareholder returns and investments.
  • Public highway construction and private nonresidential activity support 1-3% shipment growth.

What critics are saying

  • CalPortland acquisition strips Vulcan of high-margin California ready-mix concrete operations.
  • Revenue growth forecast slows to 1.3% annually, trailing industry 5.9% pace.
  • Mexico Yucatán quarry faces nationalization under resource sovereignty pressures, threatening exports.

What makes Vulcan Materials unique

  • Largest US aggregates producer with 400+ facilities across 22 states and territories.
  • Twelve consecutive quarters of high single-digit cash gross profit per ton improvement.
  • Vertically integrated supply chain from quarrying through delivery to customers.

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Texas Politics Project
Mar 30th, 2026
August Pfluger's foreign asset protection bill clears House.

August Pfluger's foreign asset protection bill clears House. March 30, 2026 U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) secured a major legislative win as his Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 passed the House in a 247-164 vote, drawing support from 41 Democrats alongside Republicans. The bipartisan measure aims to protect American companies operating overseas from foreign governments that seize or interfere with U.S.-owned assets. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. "Today's House passage... is a necessary step to protect American businesses and workers from unfair treatment overseas," said rep. Pfluger. "It sends a clear message... that the United States will not tolerate this behavior." The bill strengthens U.S. maritime and trade enforcement mechanisms, allowing for retaliatory actions against countries that unlawfully confiscate American property. Lawmakers say the effort is critical to safeguarding economic and national security interests tied to U.S. investments abroad. The legislation is partly driven by an ongoing dispute involving Vulcan Materials Company, whose operations in Mexico were shut down by the government under then-President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. U.S. officials argue the move violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), raising concerns about the treatment of American Businesses in foreign markets. Top House Republicans praised the bill's passage, emphasizing its role in reinforcing property rights and deterring foreign interference. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the measure "reaffirms America's commitment to the rule of law," while Majority Leader Steve Scalise called it essential to protecting economic growth and national security. Supporters argue that U.S. investments abroad are closely tied to domestic job creation and supply chain stability, making protections against foreign asset seizures increasingly important. With strong bipartisan backing in the House, Pfluger's legislation signals a tougher U.S. stance on protecting American business interests globally, setting up a key test in the Senate over how far Washington is willing to go in confronting foreign governments over economic disputes.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
JPMorgan downgrades Vulcan Materials to neutral, cuts price target to $320 on weak Q4 results

Vulcan Materials Company has been downgraded to Neutral from Overweight by JPMorgan, with its price target reduced from $335 to $320. The downgrade follows the company's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, which fell short of expectations. Vulcan reported quarterly revenue of $1.91 billion, a 3.18% year-over-year increase, but missed estimates by $43.51 million. Earnings per share of $1.70 missed expectations by $0.41. JPMorgan cited tough competition, pricing headwinds and geopolitical shifts as key challenges. For 2026, management expects aggregate shipment growth of 1% to 3% and freight-adjusted selling price increases of 4% to 6%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected between $2.4 billion and $2.6 billion. Vulcan Materials is amongst the largest producers of construction aggregates in the United States.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
Vulcan Materials misses Q4 revenue estimates with $1.91B, stock drops 9.2%

Vulcan Materials reported Q4 revenues of $1.91 billion, up 3.2% year-on-year but missing analyst expectations by 1.7%. The construction aggregates producer delivered a disappointing quarter, with full-year EBITDA guidance and adjusted operating income both significantly missing estimates. Despite the miss, CEO Ronnie Pruitt highlighted full-year adjusted EBITDA growth of 13% and 160 basis point margin expansion. The company's aggregates cash gross profit per tonne increased to $11.33. The building materials sector broadly underperformed in Q4, with the nine tracked stocks missing revenue consensus by 1.2% on average. Share prices declined 3.3% on average following earnings results. Vulcan Materials' stock has fallen 9.2% since reporting and currently trades at $297.35.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 27th, 2026
Truist raises Vulcan Materials price target to $360, maintains buy rating despite Q4 miss

Truist raised its price target on Vulcan Materials Company to $360 from $320 on 19 February 2026, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm acknowledged a fourth-quarter earnings miss but noted that 2026 guidance still indicates year-over-year growth with modest volume expansion. Vulcan reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.70 versus $2.11 consensus and revenue of $1.91 billion compared with $1.96 billion consensus. Chief executive Ronnie Pruitt highlighted full-year adjusted EBITDA growth of 13% and margin expansion of 160 basis points, with aggregate cash gross profit per ton reaching $11.33. RBC Capital lowered its price target to $296 from $316, maintaining a Sector Perform rating. The firm suggested Vulcan may provide additional updates at its March Capital Markets Day.

PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2026
Vulcan Materials reports 29% operating cash flow surge to $1.8B, eyes $2.4-2.6B EBITDA in 2026

Vulcan Materials Company reported full-year 2025 revenues of $7.9 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion, up 13 percent year-over-year. The US construction aggregates producer achieved adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.3 percent, expanding 160 basis points. Operating cash flow increased 29 percent to $1.8 billion. Full-year aggregates shipments rose 3 percent to 226.8 million tonnes, whilst freight-adjusted prices improved 4 percent. Cash gross profit per ton reached $11.33, marking the twelfth consecutive quarter of high single-digit improvement. The company returned $698 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. For 2026, Vulcan expects adjusted EBITDA between $2.4 billion and $2.6 billion, driven by anticipated demand growth in public construction and private nonresidential sectors, with aggregates shipments forecast to increase 1-3 percent.

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