HR Generalist - USA

Global Wind Service•Carrollton, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports core employee lifecycle processes and provides day-to-day HR guidance to employees and managers. The role manages onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, employee records, benefits administration, leave and accommodation processes, performance documentation, investigations, compliance activities, union administration, reporting, and process improvement. The position partners with the HR Manager, Payroll, Global HR, and other business functions, works independently within established policies and delegated authority, and escalates complex, sensitive, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters as appropriate. The position is located in Carrollton, Texas. The employee must be valid to work in the United States and complete a pre-employment background check and drug test. The role involves regular computer and office-productivity-machine use, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and frequent communication with employees, clients, vendors, and contractors. It requires moving around the office for up to 20% of the time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is expected to follow company policies. Global Wind Service is committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Previous HR, people operations, or related employee-support experience.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Ability to proactively manage own workload as a self-starter.
Ability to create and maintain structure while also thinking outside the box.
Positive attitude toward service delivery.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS or payroll systems.
Ability to apply established policy and research routine HR questions.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to move around the office up to 20% of the time.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be valid to work in the United States.
Must complete a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state, employee relations, union, leave, audit, or compliance experience.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Manage employee onboarding, changes, and offboarding, including documentation, checks, and system updates.
Maintain accurate employee data and confidential personnel records in HR and payroll systems.
Administer benefits and support leave, accommodation, and return-to-work processes.
Provide first-line guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and routine employment matters.
Support performance management and corrective-action processes, including preparing and reviewing documentation.
Conduct initial fact-finding and assigned routine or moderately complex workplace investigations.
Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment requirements and support multi-state compliance activities.
Coordinate assigned HR compliance reviews and audits, identify gaps, and track corrective actions.
Support union employee administration, routine CBA guidance, and grievance documentation within delegated authority.
Prepare HR reports, monitor data quality, and identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee service.
Partner with the HR Manager, Payroll, Global HR, and other business functions on assigned HR matters and projects.
Provide cross-coverage for core HR processes and take on increased process ownership as capability and experience develop.
Work independently within established policies, processes, and delegated authority; escalate complex, sensitive, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters as appropriate.