People Operations HR Generalist

About the role

The People Operations Generalist role is responsible for managing a wide range of human resource functions within the company, including recruitment, onboarding, employee benefits, performance management, employee relations, all with a focus on supporting the company's overall people operations strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team and business leaders with HR administrative work to support a large workforce
• Administrative Support: Benefits enrollment, payroll support, training coordination, scheduling, etc.
• Support new hiring onboarding, pre-employment, orientation scheduling, etc.
• Collaborate with business leaders to assess organizational needs, design and implement organizational development initiatives, and drive change management efforts.
• HR Policy and Compliance: Stay up-to-date on employment laws and regulations, ensure HR policies and practices are in compliance, and provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive work environment and a culture of engagement, diversity, and inclusion through initiatives such as employee engagement surveys, recognition programs, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• HR Analytics and Reporting: Utilize HR data and analytics to generate insights, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve HR programs and processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of progressive experience—preferably in an industrial / skilled trades industry.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Problem-solving and decision-making: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and make sound decisions based on data and HR best practices.
• Change management: Experience in change initiatives, with the ability to navigate through organizational transformations and drive cultural change.
• Ethical and compliance orientation: High ethical standards and a thorough understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.
• Able to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Experience in working at a start-up is highly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit interested in finding the best way to complete a process efficiently.
• Experience with UKG is preferable.