HR Generalist

Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations and become a trusted resource for our employees and managers. This role involves a blend of administrative tasks related to onboarding, offboarding, and tracking employee requirements, along with employee-facing duties to support employee relations and engagement. The HR Generalist will play a key role in ensuring smooth business operations and be an integral part of our HR /“People” Team.  

HR Generalist | Essential Functions: 

• Manage pre-hire tasks including sending offer letters, sending welcome emails, and creating employee profiles on internal systems.
• Coordinate pre-hire and annual screenings in DISA including physicals and motor vehicle record (MVR) checks.
• Schedule and coordinate pre-employment and random drug & alcohol (D&A) tests.
• Manage and maintain driver qualification (DQ) files using DISA to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Support the new employee onboarding process and serve as an alternative presenter for new hire orientations. 
• Provide offboarding support by preparing the necessary paperwork, conducting exit interviews, communicating on the return of company property, and removing access to relevant systems.
• Ensure data is accurately added into internal systems- ADP, Learning Management System (LMS), and DISA.
• Respond to incoming employment verifications and unemployment claims.
• Provide status updates and answer questions related to hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and other HR processes.
• Provide additional support in all areas of HR as needed, which may include recruiting, payroll, corrective action, benefits, etc.
• Promote a positive work environment and alignment with EWI’s cultural values.

HR Generalist | Competencies:  

• Demonstrates a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset, prioritizing employee support and alignment with EWI culture.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in inputting data and completing tasks.
• Takes initiative and has a bias to action.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
• Maturity and discretion in managing confidential information. 
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and prioritize effectively.

HR Generalist | Education & Experience: 

• 2 years of experience supporting HR responsibilities at a small or medium-sized company preferred.
• Secondary education or equivalent professional work experience preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Knowledge of HRIS systems such as ADP.
• Familiar with software that provides background screening and drug & alcohol testing- experience with DISA is preferred!

Compensation: 

• $50,000 - $65,000 annually.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA). 
• $1650/*$3300 deductible Health Insurance Plans. 
• *$3300 plan includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution. 
• Unlimited PTO. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% company match. 
• Company paid benefits: 
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits:
  • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D. 
• Cost savings programs: 
  • SmithRX Prescription Drug Program, Valenz Health Surgery and Imaging Program, CancerCare, Healthjoy Care Navigation Platform. 
• Additional benefits: 
  • Career development and training, gym membership reimbursement, AND MORE.