Human Resources Coordinator

Company Summary

MGE is a utility infrastructure contractor serving investor-owned and public utilities throughout California from its headquarters in Paso Robles and satellite offices throughout the state.  Our mission is to be the leading provider of innovative construction solutions for our clients, providing the best value in support of their growing utility and infrastructure requirements. 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Coordinator will provide administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and works with the HR team regarding all department initiatives.
• Assist with employee onboarding procedures and processes including organizing employee orientation to deliver an exceptional first-day experience, creating new employee files and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to appropriate persons.
• Welcoming new hires with prepared onboarding kits and new hire information.
• Communicating all new hires' initial tasks and answering any queries.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Maintain the Human Resources calendar and schedule any meetings the Director of Human Resources requires.
• Enter all data in HRIS for new hire records.
• Conduct reference and background checks.
• Assist with termination process.
• Support employees when human resources issues arise with efficient problem-solving.
• Maintain proper record keeping of all employee records and ensure they are filed correctly and kept confidential.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Under the leadership of the Director of Human Resources, be a vital source of human resources information, answering any questions employees may have.
• Support the Human Resources team with administrative tasks and duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Basic understanding of Human Resources principles and standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a concise, professional, and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills – using logic to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Required: Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen and background check. Background checks include, but are  not limited to, Social Security Verification, Prior Employment Verification, Motor Vehicle Records, Personal and Professional References, Criminal History.

Desired:

• 1-3 years of verifiable HR experience

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Benefits

MGE Underground, Inc. offers diverse and competitive health plan options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. MGE also offers a 401(k) plan that allows our employees to save for their future through pre-tax or Roth 401(k) deferrals. We support a work-life balance and offer vacation accrual for non-exempt employees and a flex-time vacation policy for exempt employees. Lastly, we have 9 paid company holidays for our full-time employees.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

MGE Underground, Inc.,  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.