Generalist, HR

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE  Responsible for effective coordination of recruiting, employee relations and staff development functions including: administering HR policies, programs & special projects coordinating employee relations activities and programs assessing, evaluating & analyzing site compliance to policies, procedures and government regulations. Supports HR's initiative in providing timely customer service to local business partners  ESSENTIAL DUTIES  1. Provides coaching, training, and counseling pertaining to various aspects of human resources (e.g., recruiting, performance improvement, sexual harassment, discrimination, diversity, legal/employment issues, union avoidance) to ensure complete understanding of potential benefits/issues and appropriate actions are taken.2. Educates management and employees regarding disciplinary actions, moves and terminations to ensure complete documentation and compliance with company guidelines.3. Monitors effectiveness of human resources programs with an eye on continuous improvements by traveling regularly to assigned regional locations and partnering with management.4. Assists Director, Employee Relations to investigate local complaints and employee relations issues and ensures findings are documented and recommendations on remedial actions are made to management as required. Ensures all terminations for cause are reviewed and approved as well as5. timely completion of termination reports on all terminations. 6. Works with Corporate HR and Legal to gather data/information relevant to employment and discrimination claims, charges, or cases to facilitate prompt resolution.7. Coordinates the responses to unemployment claims, ensuring documentation/response is correct, complete, and timely to protect company's interests.8. Participates in human resources projects and initiatives to ensure successful and timely implementation.9. Assists other team members in supporting, organizing and executing departmental projects related to the efficient and compliant operation of the HR Department.10. Responds to human resources related questions and issues from management and employees (e.g., performance, discipline, termination, etc.) to ensure accurate and consistent interpretation and application of policies and procedures and to maintain compliance with employment law and regulations.11. Determines how to maximize the employee experience by conducting surveys, forming focus groups, analyzing responses and developing and implementing solutions.12. Coordinates performance review process with managers and reviews and provides feedback to managers on performance reviews.13. Conducts and/or facilitates various training courses initiated by the Human Resources department (e.g. union avoidance, wage and hour compliance, supervisor training, etc.).14. Tracks employee relations and development activities.  OTHER DUTIES  1. Supports the Company safety initiatives and brings to the attention of the Regional Safety team any safety concerns.2. Performs general clerical work such as filing, copying, mailing, etc.3. Provides backup to other team members as necessary.4. Performs other duties as assigned. INCUMBENTS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB  Qualifications   JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  Expert ability to handle confidential, sensitive and critical issues.Expert ability to provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain credibility and interpersonal relationships with diverse group of individuals (e.g., business leaders, colleagues, staff at all levels).Expert interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.Expert organizational and planning skills attention to detail productive without compromising quality.Expert ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines while managing internal customer expectations and resetting accordingly.Solid ability to set and balance short- and long-term priorities and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced and dynamic environment.Effective project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Solid commitment to ethics, honesty, integrity and credibility.Basic ability to conduct complete, objective investigations and document findings. Solid ability to facilitate discussions between management and staff.Solid ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance.Solid ability to collaborate effectively with others, implementing HR employee relations and development processes, strategies and programs.Solid knowledge of employment law.Solid knowledge of human resource disciplines, including benefits, payroll, recruiting, performance management, coaching, training and development, and administration.Solid ability to think strategically and problem solve through conceptual thinking, analytical and planning skills. Solid knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email software (preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).Solid ability to manage conflict and resolve client issues effectively and efficiently.Solid ability to negotiate and ability to clearly present ideas to influence outcomes.Solid ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Solid ability to work in a team environment along with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Solid knowledge of human resource database software.Solid ability to be results-oriented that makes a difference, taking initiative to make things happen, accepts accountability and has a can do attitude.Basic knowledge of contracts, contract terminology and legal documents, to interpret information.Basic knowledge of operations management. PHR certification is preferred.Education Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Experience Minimum of three (3) years ongoing human resources experience required, including experience working with all levels of staff including Exempt and Non-Exempt, union and non-union. Minimum Pay: $48,800Midpoint Pay: $61,000Maximum Pay: $73,200  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY  No supervisory responsibility.  WORKING CONDITIONS  Works in a normal office environment and travels an average of5%. Does not require physical activity other than that typically utilized in such a setting, working with standard office equipment (such as phone, fax and personal computer). Availability, willingness and flexibility to travel by auto or commercial airlines up to 5 percent of the time. Overtime and work on the weekends is possible and may be expected in order to perform the essential functions of the position. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Salary : $48,800 - $61,000