HR Generalist

Reliable Controls Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Reliable Controls Corporation (RCC) is a Utah-based engineering and commissioning firm with a small, highly specialized team supporting complex industrial projects around the world. Although locally headquartered in Salt Lake City, we operate on a global scale—delivering planning, design, start-up, and commissioning services across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our size enables agility, close collaboration, and deep technical focus, while our international footprint offers unique exposure to diverse projects and workforce environments. We are seeking an HR Generalist with strong communication, HR expertise, and relationship-building skills to support our U.S. and global operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, adaptable HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment; can partner effectively across departments; and is eager to take on the complexities of global mobility, visas, and international workforce coordination. The HR Generalist will serve as a central resource for employees and leaders, supporting all stages of the employee lifecycle and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is well-rounded in core HR processes and technically savvy—comfortable managing our HRIS (BambooHR) or assisting in the implementation of a new system as our operations continue to grow. Job Summary: The HR Generalist, International Operations supports RCC’s workforce across both U.S. and international projects. This role ensures smooth employee lifecycle management by coordinating recruiting, onboarding, retention, and compliance processes. In addition, the HR Generalist serves as a key liaison for global mobility, including U.S. and foreign work permits, visas, and mobilization requirements. By partnering with managers, project teams, and external legal/EOR providers, this position helps maintain workforce readiness and compliance across all jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has strong HR experience, thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, and demonstrates adaptability to both domestic and international HR challenges.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
High organizational ability, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively.
Integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of employment laws, with international compliance experience preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
Ability to adapt to multicultural environments and manage cross-border employee issues.
Resourceful, proactive, and dynamic professional.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting international HR, global mobility, or project-based workforce needs (required).
Proven experience coordinating visas, mobilizations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.
Familiarity with HRIS and mobility platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (not required).
Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Prior experience in engineering, construction, energy, or mining industries considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment processes, including offer letters, contracts, and onboarding of new hires.
Ensure effective integration of employees into RCC’s global workforce.
Support talent acquisition strategies to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
Coordinate mobilization of personnel and equipment for international projects.
Outline mobilization dates, points of origin, and country-specific entry requirements for the Admin Team.
Liaise with external legal counsel, EOR partners, and government agencies to facilitate foreign work permits and visas (not process filings directly).
Track visa and work authorization status to ensure compliance and timely renewals.
Support performance evaluation processes and develop retention and engagement strategies.
Implement succession planning initiatives to ensure continuity in key roles.
Coordinate employee development and training programs.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
Maintain accurate and consistent HR documentation and case management records.
Provide HR guidance to managers, offering solutions to complex employee relations issues.
Manage HRIS (BambooHR) and talent management systems, ensuring data accuracy.
Monitor industry best practices, regulatory changes, and HR technology trends.
Support strategic planning within the People Operations team.