Omaha, NE - HR Generalist

General Excavating•Omaha, NE

10h•Onsite

About The Position

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, natural gas distribution, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures. The HR Generalist will be responsible for a wide range of human resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and compliance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR activities across General Excavating.

Requirements

Ability to work productively alone or with others
Problem-solving abilities
Communicate effectively
Work efficiently and effectively
Be self-motivated
Ability to make sound decisions
Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise
Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities
Understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations
Strong multitasking and organizational abilities
Familiarity with HR software and Microsoft Office Suite
Must maintain a high level of integrity and dependability to ensure sensitive information remains confidential
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Two (2) years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or a closely related field.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for drafting clear and concise emails, reports, employee handbooks, and policies.
The ability to interact effectively with employees, management, and external partners is critical.
Ability to maintain a professional tone in all communications, especially in sensitive or confidential situations.
Skill in proofreading and reviewing documents for accuracy, ensuring clear communication in legal and policy matters.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to perform basic calculations related to payroll, benefits administration, and compensation analysis.
Ability to assist in HR budgeting, track expenditures for recruitment, training programs, grant programs, and forecasting needs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists with recruitment by conducting interviews and writing offers.
Develops and coordinate all job postings, offers, ads, and job descriptions.
Facilitates new hire onboarding, including orientations and required documentation.
Serves as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, concerns, and issues.
Resolves employee conflicts and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
Assists in the development and implementation of performance systems.
Administers employee compensation and benefits programs, including annual reviews, bonus structures, and insurance plans.
Ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements in relation to compensation and benefits.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
Assists in the development and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
Facilitates the exit process for employees leaving the company, including conducting exit interviews and managing the offboarding process.
Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports on employee metrics, such as turnover rates, attendance, and performance data.
Conducts reference checks, background checks, and motor vehicle reports.
Works closely with the payroll department to ensure accurate processing of payroll, including orientation and training hours, bonus tracking, etc.
Administers employee satisfaction surveys, analyze results, and provide recommendations for improving organizational effectiveness.
Assists with the management of workers’ compensation claims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and providing support to injured employees.