HR Generalist

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At VCI Construction as a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be responsible for applying business knowledge and Human Resource expertise. This role will assist in providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, knowledge of working in a fast paced environment, performance management and HR best practices as well as other duties while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and senior management.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Facilitating the HR department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience.
• Administer new hire onboarding, orientation, and assigned courses with our Learning Management System.
• Assist with the full cycle recruitment process to include job descriptions, postings and offer letters as needed.
• Maintain personnel records in all HRIS systems, ensuring that all data is accurate and confidential for all locations as required.
• SAP system knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Assist in processing background checks, and schedule pre-employment drug screening / physicals.
• Administer employee health and welfare benefits.
• Acting as a liaison between employees and the corporate benefits department to resolve benefit related problems.
• Administer and Monitor FMLA and other leaves as needed.
• Assist HR management with the implementation, administering and enforcing employee policies and procedures.
• Assist HR management with employee relations and performance issues.
• Provide input to identify ways to improve policy, procedures and practices.
• Prepare and process termination documentation (voluntary/involuntary).
• Process unemployment letters, VOE requests, and garnishment orders within 48 hours of receipt.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be authorization to work in the United States.
• 5-7 years of strong progressive HR Generalist experience (Telecom Construction exp. a plus).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (REQUIRED)
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Advanced level knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors and software, i.e. Google, Microsoft, SmartSheet, Excel.
• Experience with the full cycle recruitment process including postings, applicants screening, and offer letters.
• Outgoing, Objective personality and mindset. Ability to build strong professional relationships
• Current knowledge of California state and federal and local employment laws, leave laws and regulations. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have a valid D.L. Must be highly detail oriented and organized.
• Sound judgment of decision making and problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written / orally with all levels of staff.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships from top down.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 15 lbs.)
• Ability to use standard office equipment (computer, phone, etc.)
• Work is performed in a professional office environment