HR Generalist-Employee Relations

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource or similar business-related major or equivalent education/work experience
• 3+years of HR experince required including Employee Relations 
• Experience in a construction environment - telecommunications construction experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, correspondence and memos
• Effective and respectful written and verbal communication
• Problem solver and logical thinker with the ability to apply company policies and procedures to complex situations 
• Ability to control essential job functions in a fast paced environment that interacts positively with both internal and external stakeholders, keeping organizational needs and the employee experience at the forefront of mind;
• SHRM-CP/SCP or SPHR/PHR certification preferred
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Employee laws (eg: FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, IRCA, COBRA, Title VII, privacy rights and discrimination, etc)
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Understanding and use of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, units of measure and weight using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Familiarity with Google-based applications such as G-mail, Google docs and sheets
• Proficient use of Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Internet, accounting, and database software
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as computers, fax and copy machines
• Proficient data entry skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel throughout the company footprint is required as needed

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Self-motivated and driven
• Decision making/problem solving
• Thorough and effective communication
• Openness to change
• Comfort in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
•  Interpersonal skills
• High regard for Confidentiality

Work Environment/Physical Demands: 

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sit, stand and/or walk;
• Occasionally stand on concrete, dirt or gravel surfaces;
• Frequent use of sight (specifically, close to perform computer work), hearing and voice
• Use of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasks
• Occasional light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs) 
• Occasionally work in adverse weather conditions or uneven surfaces
• Frequently moderate noise consistent with computers, phones and printers
• Occasionally work in a loud environment
• Wear required personal protective equipment as required