HR Specialist

Fermi Inc • Dallas, GA

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About The Position

Fermi America is developing Project Matador, a major energy and digital infrastructure program combining multi-gigawatt power generation, advanced nuclear technologies, battery energy storage, transmission infrastructure, and next-generation data centers. The HR Specialist supports the workforce behind the project by providing broad assistance across talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, HR systems, and employee engagement. The role serves as a resource for employees and managers and helps establish scalable HR processes to support rapid organizational growth.

The position also contributes to employee development, performance management, engagement, organizational development, and succession planning. It offers an opportunity to help shape the employee experience during a period of significant growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of Human Resources experience supporting multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, or HR operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and HR reporting tools.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, energy, manufacturing, engineering, or infrastructure organizations.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and modern HR technology platforms.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience supporting rapid-growth organizations.
• Familiarity with workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational development programs.
• Experience preparing HR metrics, dashboards, and leadership reporting.
• SAP SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer administration, and pre-employment processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning.
• Coordinate candidate communications and help provide a positive candidate experience.
• Support recruiting for technical, professional, skilled trades, and corporate roles.
• Maintain applicant tracking information and recruiting metrics.
• Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruiting events.
• Coordinate onboarding and conduct new-hire orientation; ensure required employment documentation is completed.
• Partner with department leaders on employee integration and engagement.
• Assist with employee recognition programs, company events, retention initiatives, and workplace culture.
• Respond to employee questions about HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Support managers with employee relations matters, performance concerns, coaching, and corrective action processes.
• Assist with workplace concern investigations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Document employee relations matters in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation adjustments, and separations.
• Generate reports and workforce analytics for leadership decision-making.
• Manage HR documentation, personnel files, and records retention.
• Assist with HR process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Support administration of health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and benefit-related inquiries.
• Coordinate leave-of-absence administration and documentation.
• Support annual open enrollment planning and employee communications.
• Work with vendors and brokers to resolve employee benefits issues.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with internal audits, reporting requirements, and employment-related recordkeeping.
• Support the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws, EEO regulations, and workplace policies.
• Coordinate compliance-related training and employee communications.
• Assist with training coordination and employee development initiatives.
• Support performance management programs and annual review processes.
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys and action-planning activities.
• Participate in organizational development and succession planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level