Human Resources Generalist

Coast Electric is currently seeking Human Resources Generalist, who will provide general human resources support to the Human Resources Department, with an emphasis on in human resources administration, employee onboarding, and administering compliance, legal, and risk management efforts.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We exist to safely provide our member-owners superior service and dependable electricity at the lowest possible price and to improve the economy and quality of life in our community.

EMPLOYEE VALUES:

Excellence, Trust, Safety, Innovation, Relationships, Commitment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance and Legal Programs

Assists General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources in planning, preparing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing a Coast Electric Policy and Procedure Compliance Program. Assists General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources in continuously reviewing, revising and updating Coast Electric's Enterprise Risk Management Program. Assists General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources in regulatory and legal compliance matters for both Coast Electric and CoastConnect, LLC ("CoastConnect").

Employee Onboarding Experience

Assists Human Resources Specialist in ensuring that all employees and applicants for employment are considered and treated in all aspects of their employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, etc., without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status

Assists Human Resources Specialist in reviewing applications to match experience with specific job-related requirements. Assists in conducting reference and background checks, scheduling new hire physicals, and scheduling drug tests. Assists in organizing applicant interview selection panels. Assists with planning and conducting new hire orientation to foster positive attitudes toward company goals.

Human Resources Administration

Prepares personnel forms, records statistics, and handles highly confidential material in the human resources department. Answers general questions and inquiries in all areas of human resources such as compensation, benefits, recruiting, and employee relation programs. Assists Human Resources Specialist with updating and maintaining the affirmative action plan, EEO-1, and veterans reporting. Contributes to the development of positive employee attitudes and morale through the utilization of internal communication tools, employee counseling, and problem-solving efforts relating to complaints, questions, and career goals. Assists with the employee opinion survey process. Assists with the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. Gathers information and records sick leave, overtime, medical insurance loss ratio, and other information used in tracking goal-sharing progress. Provides a monthly update to the HR Specialist. Performs notary services for various human resources actions such as garnishments, retirement forms, 401(k) forms, etc. Assists the Learning and Performance Specialist with maintaining Class A driver files for drivers required to obtain/maintain an active commercial driver's license, and in completing and documenting driver's license checks. Assists in scheduling the bi-annual physical using DOT-approved vendors. Assists in the setup and logistics of employee training and events. Assists the Learning and Performance Specialist with ensuring that all compliance training, both annual and special, is completed utilizing appropriate and knowledgeable external vendors when required. Manages the employee service awards program and ensures that awards are ordered in advance of presentation at the annual all-employee meeting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, workforce training and development or a related field is required. A human resources certification is desired.
• Experience working across various Human Resources functions, is preferred.
• Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Strong motivational skills and the ability to create momentum and foster organizational change
  • Innovative to develop new solutions to problems.
  • Good human relations skills to deal effectively with employee concerns and difficult issues and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of various types of information on a continuing basis.
  • Excellent computer skills in a variety of applications, including Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time as well as coordinate projects between various departments & individuals.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution.
  • Ability to read and understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the work.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The work is performed inside in an air-conditioned setting and outside in the heat and cold. Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Must be able to reach, handle, work with fingers, and feel. Must be able to speak and listen and have an effective and persuasive speaking voice when answering the phone, speaking in public and working with other employees. Must possess visual acuity and manual dexterity.

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDER:

During times of natural disasters, pandemics, or other unique situations, Coast Electric is designated as an essential business and/or emergency responder. All employees must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local, state, or federal law.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

Coast Electric Power Association is a recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume to the application.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Coast Electric reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ PROTECTED VETERANS/ INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES