HR Generalist

Job Title:             HR Generalist

Reports to:        HR Manager

Location:            Des Moines, IA

FLSA Status:      Full-Time / Hourly Non-Exempt

 

Since 1946 Baker Electric has served the electrical needs of Des Moines and Central Iowa.  We perform all types of electrical work including commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization and underground installations.  We continue to strive towards excellence by employing individuals with the intelligence, talent, and skills required to contribute to our growth and success and by focusing on employees’ individual performance and unification with the team!  All successful employees are focused on customer satisfaction and dedicated to meeting our vision of an inclusive and unified workforce. 

 

Position Description. The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting the HR Manager (HRM) with the administration of Human Resource policies and procedures to ensure Company is in compliance with employee policies and procedures, including EMCOR’s company policies, as well as Federal, State and local requirements. The HR Generalist will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks while assisting the HRM in duties and responsibilities as assigned. This job requires a high energy level with a focus towards administration, compliance, analysis, and customer service.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist HRM in Company Recruiting Program, including creating recruiting/outreach campaigns, tracking applicant information, posting and promoting positions, participating in selection process, organizing and attending job fairs/events.
• Assist HRM in Training & Development Program, including tracking progress of assigned training, sending reminders, researching training opportunities for development, and facilitating any training, as needed.
• Partner with HR and PR team in the New Hire & Onboarding Process, including performing new hire orientation responsibilities, as needed, entering and verifying accurate employee information into the HR/PR systems, performing I-9 verifications, partnering with leaders to verify proper onboarding components are completed and following-up with new hires.
• Assist HRM with leave management, benefit administration, attendance tracking and performance appraisal processes, including working with department leaders to coordinate and administer programs within their areas.
• Assist in any employee relations duties in partnership with HRM and other leaders, including assisting in document preparation, participating in employee interviews, researching and preparing pertinent information, assisting employees with interpretations and maintaining over knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Oversee the coordination of the background check processes for the company, including post-offer screens and any customer requirements. Discuss any potential issues with HRM. Partner with leaders who may have a need-to-know and maintain records for future reference. Enter all data into HR system and maintain organization of records.
• Oversee all unemployment hearing, responses and fact-finding interviews. Work with HRM and other department leaders to gather factual information to submit to applicable agencies.
• Partner with PR on responses to verifications of employment.
• Partner with HR and Safety personnel to verify all workers’ compensation claims are accurately submitted to insurance company, assists in the maintenance of files and records; and monitors claims with to determine claim status and resolution
• Assist HRM in maintaining complete and orderly personnel files, including organizing, sorting, performing audits or special projects, and transmitting information to corporate, as needed.
• Perform related work as required or directed by HRM or Executive Leaders. Maintain confidentiality of work and any Baker Electric project knowledge
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to HRM or Executive Leaders with recommendation for resolution
• Other related duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

 

Preferred Education and Experience (Knowledge)

• 2 - 5 years’ experience in an HR-related capacity; preferably within a construction industry
• Must be detail oriented with the abilit