Human Resources Generalist

Company: UtiliQuest, LLC
Location: Freehold
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

For over fifteen years, UtiliQuest has been locating underground utility lines and offering value-added services to major utility and telecommunication companies across the United States. Over this time, we've been named an industry leader; recognized for our prompt, accurate, and high-quality locating services. Our responsibility is not merely to meet, but to exceed our customer's expectations for quality, professionalism, and value.UtiliQuest has a strong reputation for quality underground utility damage prevention. A big part of our success can be credited to the quality people we work so diligently to hire, train, and support. UtiliQuest strives to be an employer of choice by creating an environment where teamwork and individual accomplishments are recognized and rewarded.The successful candidate for the HR Generalist position will have demonstrated success in partnering with field operations management teams and solid work experience in managing all aspects of:

• Staffing and Retention- high volume recruitment for our technician roles
• Investigating and responding to employee relations concerns
• Performance management
• Compensation and benefit programs
• Employee engagement
• Federal and Multi-State Legal ComplianceThe successful candidate must have strong influencing skills and be willing to "roll-up their sleeves" and do a deep dive into field operations in a construction environment to shape and drive cultural change.JOB REQUIREMENTSJob Qualifications - Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, psychology, management, or other business-related discipline.
  • 1-3 years of exempt level HR experience in a multi-state, multi-unit environment with a significant non-exempt employee population. Strong preference for those with experience in managing a population of "off-site" employees.
  • PHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
  • Valid driver's license, including a MVR record deemed acceptable by the company.
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Upon employment, will be subject to random drug testing in compliance with federal, state, local, and company guidelines. Job Qualifications - Characteristics
    • Professional presence, polished written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of employees.
    • Highly organized, efficient, and goal oriented.
    • Has a passion for meeting staffing goals and skillfully investigating employee relations concerns.
    • Ability to identify employee strengths, mentor and advise supervisors, managers, and directors in the organization to maximize business results.
    • High degree of integrity and commitment to treat people reasonably and with respect is essential.
    • Demonstrated ability to understand key customer's business units, help business units meet goals, and become a trusted business partner.Physical Requirements including but not limited to:
      • Office, Travel, and Remote Work environment requiring the ability to:
      • Stand, walk, and sit for extended period of time
      • National and extensive local travel (car, air, and train.) Travel for this position is expected to be between 50-75%.
      • Significant phone and computer time.
      • Lift up to 15 lbs; carry work materials, equipment, and luggage while traveling.Benefits:
        • Medical/Prescription Plans: four (4) medical plan options which include prescription benefits.
        • Dental Plans: two (2) dental insurance options - a high option plan that covers most dental treatments along with diagnostics and preventive care; and a low option plan that covers the basic diagnostics and preventive care.
        • Group Vision Plan: a PPO plan where participating doctors provide eye exams and substantial discounts for services and materials.
        • Flexible Spending Account: benefit allows pre-tax dollars to be contributed annually to a reimbursement account for your and your family members' qualified healthcare expenses (up to $2,500) and dependent care expenses (up to $5,000).
        • Retirement Savings Plans: 401(K) - once eligible, employees have the option to invest 1% - 75% of their salary. The company will match a portion of this investment.
        • Stock Purchase Plan: allows employees to purchase company stock, when eligible, through payroll deductions.
        • Short & Long Term Disability: group rates for disability insurance benefits which will replace a portion of your income due to illness or injury.
        • Term Life and AD&D Insurance: available at group rates.
        • Company Discounts
        • Legal Services Insurance: access to legal professionals at favorable rates.
        • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
        • Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,500 per calendar year Keywords: human resources, people operations, generalist, SHRM, HRG, IND2Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.-Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

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