HR Generalist (Employee Relations)

Job Description: Responsibilities Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to field management (including but not limited to coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions). Elevates situations to Field HR leader as necessary Explain, provide information and respond to human resources-related inquiries including those related to employee safety, welfare, wellness, benefits, programs, and education Assist with field employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs throughout coverage area Monitor employee morale and company culture through usage of onboarding and exit surveys, retention data, field visits, and other key indicators to improve employee life-cycle and make USIC employer of choice Assist Hiring Managers with the interview process as needed Represent employer in local community and recruiting events Record and process employee complaints of all nature, including those involving sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and recommend any necessary investigations or disciplinary actions Manage the exit interviews process and provide detail to managers and Field HR leader as necessary Update job requirements when needed Ensure employee personnel documents are uploaded to Workday Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law and compliance requirements and provides all legal compliance within coverage area May be asked to participate in special projects or perform other duties as requested Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field preferred PHR or SHRM certification preferred Ability to do overnight travel 20-30% of the time, and comfortability with another 20-30% of your time being day trip travel (40-60% total travel) 3 years experience in human resources, with employee relations management preferred Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, and can provide personalized customer service to all employees Demonstrated skills with note keeping and record-keeping Adept at handling multiple assignments and meeting deadlines through strong organization skills Ability to thrive and remain flexible in a fast-paced, ever changing, high-pressure environment while navigating a multi-site, decentralized organization Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations preferred Proficient in using core MS Office Suite products and experience with using HRIS/HRM systems USIC is committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, all offers of employment in the U.S., where legally permitted, are contingent on the candidate submitting proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently two weeks after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two weeks after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) by the date of hire. USIC complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy, including that all individuals who cannot obtain a vaccine, either because of a sincerely held religious belief, medical condition or disability, can request a reasonable accommodation to this vaccine requirement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. PROTECTING & MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout the United States and Canada. Our mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partner’s infrastructure and critical assets.