Human Resources Generalist

West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies—including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts—to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction, complementing our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality.

About the role

Responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise, providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on benefits, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance, and HR best practices while facilitating a positive and engaging culture.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HR programs aimed at enhancing employee experience. Areas of focus include benefits, compensation, employee engagement, professional development, performance management, recognition and retention, systems management, and training.
• Manages the onboarding process for new hires and offboarding procedures for departing team members.
• Oversees the creation, distribution, and analysis of surveys related to the employee life cycle to improve HR processes.
• Stays current with emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory developments in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Ensures company policies and practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Administers the company’s HR systems, including system maintenance, data integrity, reporting, module creation, and process enhancements to support HR functions efficiently.
• Prepares and delivers HR-related company communications and maintains HR pages of the company intranet.
• Serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Assists with training and professional development initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without written notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of related Human Resources experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Human Resources Information Systems, and accounting software

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Certification
• Knowledge of compensation strategy, performance management, employee relations, safety practices, and talent acquisition, and the ability to apply this information in a manner compliant with relevant employment law
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience with creating a culture of engagement, collaboration, and teamwork
• Capable of compiling and analyzing employment data

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt. After an initial two-month in-office onboarding period, this position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The hybrid schedule requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely for up to two days per week.

Pay

Compensation range: $75,000–$85,000, based on our Davis office location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts (with West Yost contribution)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Two employee assistance programs and a travel assistance program
• 401(k) profit sharing with employer match
• Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off and parental leave
• Life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and pet insurance
• 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program and tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional memberships, training, and Leadership Academy programs
• Milestone anniversary benefits and peer-to-peer recognition programs
• Potential for employee stock ownership
• Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, and merit increase eligibility
• Employee referral bonuses and wellness reimbursement

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship. We offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to promote a healthy work/life balance. Team members have access to local and company-wide events, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs.

At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm through monthly all-hands meetings, sector and team meetings, local office gatherings (e.g., camping trips, river rafting, community events), and our Annual All Staff event, which includes the Duck Dinner tradition.