HR Generalist - Mobility Operations(Hybrid)

About the role

WSP is initiating the search for an HR Generalist to support our Mobility Operations Team. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of Costa Mesa, CA or Irvine, CA. The successful candidate will work with both employees and project leadership on various HR generalist functions, acting as an advisory and strategic support resource.

Responsibilities

• Communicate HR policies and procedures, provide guidance and advisement to managers and employees, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Participate in employee relations situations, including analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data obtained during investigations and offering input with developing action plans for resolution.
• Use discretion and professional judgment in assisting HRBPs with matters of significance to the firm, such as FLSA determination, promotion, salary, and special payment decisions.
• Assist operations management with HR policy adherence, employee performance coaching, documentation, and other employment actions.
• Provide support and assistance regarding any legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring policy and labor law compliance.
• Assist with the development of project communication strategies that foster effective project culture and workplace initiatives.
• Function as an HR process resource and a people advocate, while serving as a strategic partner for the business.
• Provide input on work team reorganizations, workforce planning efforts, and succession planning.
• Provide feedback and input to HR centers of excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, HR-HUB, L&D, Total Rewards, HRIS) on the delivery of HR programs, processes, policies, and initiatives.
• Remain current in the latest HR techniques, practices, California employment laws, and legal requirements.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in human resources or equivalent role.
• Capable analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and HR.
• High familiarity with the application of human resources disciplines, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
• Highly familiar with understanding and leveraging HR knowledge and problem-solving skills to advance HRBP objectives.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to HR and non-HR audiences.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and HR tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Ability to travel to Concord, CA once per quarter.

Physical demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand.
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information.
• Frequent speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communication.
• Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment, and telephone.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment.
• Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Education and/or experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in human resources or equivalent role.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Pay

Expected Pay (California only): $68,000 – $95,000