Human Resources Generalist- Benefits

Pavement Recycling Systems is the Western United States premier provider of Recycling Solutions to reclaim, preserve, and rehabilitate pavement at any stage. Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results.

Position overview

The HR Generalist- Benefits is responsible for the day to day administration of the Company’s benefit programs. This position maintains benefit documents, communicates benefit information and ensures the benefit programs are compliant with relevant Federal and State law. This role is also responsible for performing strategic and hands on support for HR related duties in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, and employment law compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees benefit documents, communicates benefit information and ensures the benefit programs are compliant with relevant Federal and State law
• Provide new hires with benefits information and guidance on benefit plans and enrollment procedures
• Conducts new hire benefit orientations
• Interface with employees and vendors to resolve issues, answer questions and communicate benefits information
• Organize and coordinate recruiting process (create ads, manage on-line postings/ATS, schedule interviews, administer assessments, extend offers, prepare new hire paperwork)
• Provide employee relations support for employees and managers, including resolving issues
• Assist HR Manager in maintaining departmental budget
• Assist HR Manager in work with outside consultant for annual compensation studies
• Manage and track leaves of absence
• Develop and deliver various HR trainings (open enrollment, performance evaluations, HR best practices, etc.)
• Assist in 401k and benefits enrollment administration
• Provide HR reports as needed
• Maintain current working knowledge of compliance and regulatory concerns, industry trends and best HR practices
• Participate in continuous HR improvement initiatives and metrics
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate HR files
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist role
• Understanding of general human resource policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor laws
• Aptitude in problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of technology teams and how to grow and develop technology leaders
• Must be well organized to meet heavy workloads and be able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Requires experience with various computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, HRIS)
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress
• Desire to learn with natural initiative and curiosity
• Excellent presentation skills and knowledge of employment laws such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and other Federal and State laws covering discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Proven ability to successfully work as a team member and build and maintain a positive work environment across the network

Education and/ or Experience

• 7 years of experience in a HR Generalist role
• 5 years of benefit experience procedures is required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent post-secondary degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certifications preferred
• Prior construction experience preferred
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• Strong customer service skills

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career advancement
• On the job training provided to all employees
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements

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:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision