HR Generalist

Thiess • Salt Lake, UT

14d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly influence the employee experience, this is it! As an HR Generalist supporting our U.S. business, you’ll be embedded in the day-to-day while also helping shape how we hire, develop, and support our people. From navigating employee relations issues to improving processes and supporting leaders, your work will have a direct impact on both our culture and business outcomes. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, thoughtful, and confident in their judgment. Someone who can balance empathy with business needs, and who builds trust quickly across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR role
• K nowledge of employment and labor laws
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience dealing with employee relations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across multiple levels of the business
• A self-starter with a high level of attention to detail and strong analytical, problem solving, organization and multi-tasking skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Must be physically capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Industry experience in mining, construction, energy, or heavy industry a pl us

Responsibilities

• Point-of-contact for any HR-related questions regarding benefits, policies, payroll, programs, etc.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and safety-focused workplace culture
• Assist in driving employee engagement initiatives and monitoring workplace morale
• Manage the pre-hire process and ensure constant communication with new hires through onboarding
• Coordinate onboarding tasks such as HR documentation, system setup, and candidate communications to ensure new hires are prepared for a successful first day
• Provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Supporting compliance of applicable federal, state, and local labor and employee relations laws and regulations as it pertains to employment action and policy creation
• Lead, maintain , and continuously improve the end-to-end onboarding strategy for new hires, including program oversight, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring of onboarding metrics and outcomes
• Support new hire orientation by delivering HR presentations and providing guidance on company policies, benefits, and HR programs
• Assist with benefits administration and 401(k) plans, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment
• Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, procedures, and compliance with employment laws and company standards
• Handle sensitive subject matter with utmost integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data for the region
• Support audits and compliance checks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
• Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international
• PTO, Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees