HR Generalist - #1406113

Are you an experienced HR Generalist interested in supporting the build out of an HR department? Do you have experience working in a multi-state organization? Are you looking for an autonomous HR position where you can coach people managers through employee relation issues? Then we have the perfect position for you!

Protect Environmental impacts communities. Our mission is to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States.

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team! In this role, you would be responsible for effectively running HR programs, policies and practices to ensure employees have a positive and productive work environment. Areas of focus include on/off-boarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training and development, recruiting and general HR project support. The incumbent is expected to maintain objectives that support an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing quality, productivity and empowerment.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development
• Handles employment-related inquiries from employees and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff; provide coaching to managers and employees to best navigate
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Maintain and update employee database records and information including new hires, terminations, transfers, or changes; ensure record accuracy and confidentiality of information
• Oversee pre-hire and post-hire onboarding process; work with Talent Acquisition Specialist to coordinate and schedule new hire onboarding, IT orientation, and first day meetings
• Conduct new hire orientation and supervise the setup and assignment of office equipment for new hires with the help of external IT support
• Assist with benefits administration to ensure timely enrollment of benefits for new hires and processing of benefit changes and terminations
• Oversee 30-day check-in process for new hires and escalate any concerns to the appropriate parties in a timely manner
• Complete employment verifications and reply to unemployment claims as needed
• Manage offboarding process for exiting employees, including coordination of exit paperwork, exit interview and communication of benefits
• Assists with the organizing and planning of employee engagement and community engagement events
• Maintain position descriptions for the company and work with talent acquisitions to update job postings as needed
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training
• Assists with recruiting as needed to facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Human Resources best practices, policies, procedures and federal and state laws
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Dedicated team player with a customer-service approach, friendliness and ability to build relationships
• Demonstrable experience of managing tasks and deadlines; able to resolve conflicting priorities
• Ability to audit and monitor quality of outputs; demonstrable experience of delivery against specified protocols/procedures ensuring the highest level of performance
• Self-directed, resourceful, and creative
• Ability to complete tasks independently and efficiently within a team
• Proven ability to handle confidential data and information
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  
  

Physical Demands & Work environment

• This job operates primarily in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to occasionally lift 25 pounds
  
  
  

Travel Required

• Occasional travel to site locations may be expected
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR equivalent is preferred
  
  
  

Benefits and Perks

Protect Environmental provides comprehensive benefits to full time employees, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
  
  
  

Company Background

Protect Environmental is a national leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With a proven track record spanning 38 years and more than 200,000 completed projects in all 50 U.S. states and 2 U.S. territories, the company provides expert service from its trusted professionals to provide peace of mind protection to property owners seeking to build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments.

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EEO Statement

Protect Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Protect Environmental strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of age, ancestry, color, creed, physical or mental disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height or weight, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE! Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Protect Environmental employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

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This position offers competitive compensation starting at $70,000. Compensation varies based on skill, experience, and location.