Human Resources Generalist - Phoenix, AZ

 

 

Job ID:  506168

Exempt

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

 

Job Summary

 

As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced and exciting environment. This is a highly collaborative role providing exceptional administrative support to the HR team and the West region business.

 

This role will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day tasks of the HR and Torrent business leadership team, including accurate records retention, data entry, onboarding, special projects, and responding to general inquiries from employees and managers. This role will report into the Area HR Leader, providing support to other areas of the business as and when required.

 

The HR team works in a fast-paced and high energy environment. Therefore, collaborative teamwork, a natural curiosity and desire to think big picture, as well as the ability to pivot and adapt quickly all while having fun are foundational to how we work.

 

This role may require occasional travel to other states as and when required.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• A first point of contact for employees & managers who provides leadership, coaching and support for individual employee needs & HR processes

• Providing first class customer service to employees by answering questions regarding policies and procedures and assisting in confidential personal matters

• Maintaining personnel files in accordance with federal, state and company rules and regulations

• Coordinating and leading new hire onboarding including employment verifications and benefits orientation regularly across all sites

• Coordinating unemployment claims and benefits communication with our third-party services and payroll teams, escalating claims and appeals to the HR Manager when necessary

• Running reports from HRIS system for the HR Manager, and other members of the leadership team, on a weekly and monthly basis

• Entering employee status changes into UKG HRIS (new hires, terminations, job and pay changes, etc.)

• Organize new hire, and leaver surveys providing the HR Manager with analytical trends

• Processing changes in employee benefits  

• Assisting with planning and supporting employee engagement initiatives as outlined by the Culture Committee

• Work with leaders and employees to create a positive and contemporary work environment that respects every employee and help embed the culture and company values

• Partner effectively with our HR Centers of excellence

• Promote a diverse and inclusive environment supported by our I&D agenda

• Update communication boards and post flyers keeping up to date with local and federal regulation and legislation

• Identify areas to improve processes, efficiency, and organization

• Support the HR team on various projects and/or initiatives throughout the year

• Other duties as directed by the HR Manager

 

Job Requirements

 

• High School degree + or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 2+ years of experience in Office Administration or an HR Administration / Coordinator role

• Knowledge of employment practices, policies and procedures is r