What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at American Bridge Company?
| Job Title: | Human Resources Generalist |
| Department: | Human Resources |
| Reports To: | Human Resources Director |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| Revision Date: | January 05, 2024 |
Summary
We are seeking resumes for an HR Generalist responsible for overseeing HR services for American Bridge employees, encompassing full-cycle onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and conducting exit interviews. Proficient in leveraging HR systems to process employee requests, manage external verifications, address EEO issues, and generate reports. Collaborates with local management and the HR team to effectively implement programs and policies aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce. Acts as a strategic partner to the HR manager and a valuable resource to employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and manages new employee onboarding tasks to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Provides guidance on all performance management processes, including coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.
- Partners with management to ensure the fair, appropriate, and consistent resolution of employee concerns.
- Processes transactional employee data as needed (e.g., offer letters, promotions, transfers, salary increases, terminations).
- Collaborates with the HR team on the implementation of programs, policies, and initiatives.
- Escalates concerns to the HR Manager regarding any matters affecting employees and management related to labor law, ethics, and workplace culture.
- Investigates issues reported through the Southland Holdings Ethics confidential line or raised by employees and managers.
- Updates and maintains the company’s HR database.
- Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from various sources, including payroll/HRIS systems, exit interviews, employment records, and government labor statistics.
- Prepares and submits the EEO-1 report annually.
- Assists the HR Manager in developing and conducting necessary training initiatives.
- Works closely and collaborates with other HR team members as needed.
- Serves as the benefits liaison for the region and processes benefit invoices.
- Assists surrounding departments as needed to support overall company operations and initiatives.
Qualifications
- At least two years of Human Resource experience or equivalent, ideally in the construction industry or related field.
- Recruiting and experience and Cooperative Education/Internships programs is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills; high attention to detail
- Knowledge of legal requirements and government regulations affecting Human Resources functions.
- Professional demeanor and communications skills, with proven ability to work with employees from all levels of the organization.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a time sensitive, confidential, manner within a fast paced, results-oriented environment with minimal supervision
- Experience with use of any HRIS systems, on base, JD Edwards and Applicant Tracking Systems is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
- Awesome, "Can-Do" attitude.
- Experience in processing HR related invoices.
- Bachelor's degree would be a plus but not preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
- Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test.
- Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to business acumen, financial concepts, and various HR related calculations. A high math aptitude is necessary for computer automation projects and logic. An understanding of statistics and other higher level math is necessary. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, reporting tools related to databases. Experience with OnBase and Everify systems would be a bonus and not a necessity.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current driver's license
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 Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
American Bridge Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection is based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. American Bridge does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristics.
