HR Generalist

About the role

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers. Arcosa Wind Towers is searching for a Human Resource Generalist to join our Newton, IA plant.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of providing HR services and support to Arcosa managers, ensuring effective human resource management.
• Conduct training sessions and diligently investigate both informal and formal complaints, fostering a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain accurate employee records, implementing robust data privacy and security processes.
• Serve as a central point for first-tier HR inquiries, spanning benefits programs, and policies, offering support in performance management, employee grievance escalation, policy interpretation, business event implementation, workforce balancing, and new employee orientation.
• Respond to employee and management queries regarding policies, processes, and other HR-related matters, adhering to prescribed responses.
• Implement and maintain departmental procedures, EEO/AA logs and reports, and personnel records, ensuring compliance.
• Enroll employees into programs and efficiently process new hire and benefit paperwork.
• Provide general administrative support for daily departmental operations and training programs.
• Take responsibility for new hire orientation and the record retention program, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Process and track information in support of policies and benefits such as Leave of Absence, FMLA, Worker Compensation, and other leave issues.
• Oversee the maintenance of personnel files and records, ensuring compliance with retention requirements.
• Spearhead employee retention initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Potentially participate in confidential investigations of complex employee relations issues.
• Prepare and represent the organization at unemployment hearings when required.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned, showcasing flexibility and adaptability in supporting overall plant operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an HR environment, demonstrating a robust understanding of human resource practices.
• Capable of maintaining a high level of confidentiality, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with UltiPro, showcasing a strong understanding of HR management systems.
• Able to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrating skill in assessing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong proofreading abilities and presentation skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Burmese, Swahili) preferred, not required.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an HR environment, demonstrating a robust understanding of human resource practices.
• Capable of maintaining a high level of confidentiality, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with UltiPro, showcasing a strong understanding of HR management systems.
• Able to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrating skill in assessing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong proofreading abilities and presentation skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Burmese, Swahili) preferred, not required.

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays.

Safety Activities

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.