Senior Human Resources Generalist
Ultimate Staffing, Alexandria, VA, United States
Overview
As the Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting business leaders within the Mid-Atlantic District, focusing on talent attraction, employee relations, total rewards, and ensuring legal compliance to meet company objectives and project goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact HR functions within a leading organization in the construction industry.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business leaders to forecast resource needs and track employee job status to align with district and project goals.
- Partner with intern and student talent sourcing programs to maintain a robust talent pipeline for ongoing project requirements.
- Assist the talent acquisition team in candidate screening and interview coordination across all levels of the organization.
- Manage onboarding activities and access for district-level new hires and internal transfers to provide an engaging and seamless onboarding experience.
- Conduct investigations on employee relations issues, following prescribed company processes with legal compliance support.
- Conduct exit interviews for all departing employees, ensuring proper documentation and feedback collection.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on immigration matters to maintain federal and state compliance regarding tax and document requirements.
- Develop and facilitate HR training programs on relevant processes, state or union requirements, and company policies, under supervisory oversight.
- Lead HR program initiatives, from development to implementation, as necessary.
- Track employee relations issues within assigned projects or district to identify trends, recommend solutions, and implement employee development opportunities.
- Submit and process employee information changes for new hires, transfers, terminations, compensation, and benefits updates using company-prescribed workflows.
- Uphold and support the company's values and strategic plan in all activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of HR experience, ideally within the construction industry.
- Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification required.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Proven leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Skilled in influencing across all levels of the business, with or without authority.
- Strong time-management skills, with the ability to maintain composure under tight deadlines or in sensitive situations.
- Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
- Developing critical-thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment records, medical information, investigations, and other sensitive employee matters.
Why Join Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation and paid time off.
- Industry-leading 401(k) program.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other health benefits.
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for professional development.
This position provides an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to make a tangible impact within a supportive and dynamic work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.