Human Resources Generalist (Temp to Perm)

About the role

This position supports HR Managers in talent acquisition, on-boarding, compensation/benefits, employee relations, talent/performance management, learning and development, and regulatory compliance initiatives and efforts for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supports HR Manager with low- to mid-level employee relations issues and investigations.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Provides training to new managers on tactical HR-related processes and procedures.
• Assists with the creation and updates of employee-related job change letters and job descriptions.
• Reviews and provides suggested guidance on background checks requiring HR review.
• Conducts and analyzes exit interviews and makes actionable recommendations.
• Supports compliance efforts including mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Aids in the communication, interpretation, and development of policies and practices.
• Performs routine tasks required to support 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; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintains organized employee files and HR records.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3-4 years working in an HR coordination role supporting non-union and union workforce.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of state and federal employment laws (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, FSLA) and collective bargaining agreements.
• Proven ability to work with tight deadlines and navigate through change.
• Willingness to learn and provide guidance to others in an HR support function.
• Ability and eagerness to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Depth of knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce highly professional correspondence pieces, proposals and presentations, and the ability to listen effectively.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Able to utilize Google business suite applications.
• Able to learn and utilize online applications; Zoom, BOX, Google IM, Smartsheets, Online customer portals, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure, efficiently balance and prioritize tasks.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and remain organized in a fast-paced environment with limited direction.
• Broad knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures, and a demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments with the appropriate urgency in action.
• Excellent customer service skills, phone, and email etiquette skills.
• Able to make decisions based on information provided.

Qualifications

• SHRM-CP and union experience preferred.

Skills

• Proactivity / Initiative
• Perseverance
• Insight
• Engagement
• Teamwork
• Big Picture
• Motivation / Dedication
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn
• Problem-Solver

Physical Requirements

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).
• The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

Hours

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Travel

10-20% of the time to and from the primary office to other office and field locations.

Competitive Wages

$26.00 to $34.00 per hour.

About ACCO

ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs. Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. What's great about working at ACCO is that we're a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we're a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do. ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D. We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment. Notice To Outside Recruiters Hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. Outside recruiting agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes without signing the company's recruiting agreement.