Human Resources Generalist

CDR Companies • Warrendale, PA

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About The Position

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive support to the Leadership Team at CDR Maguire Engineering, helping scale business operations and develop area leadership. The role facilitates recruitment and onboarding, supports the wider HR team across CDR Companies divisions, and develops expertise across Human Resources. Responsibilities span employee relations, benefits, compliance, access permissions, and process-improvement projects. The HR Generalist serves as the primary HR contact for CDR Maguire Engineering and provides operational support to other CDR Companies as needed. The role may require travel within the assigned area and across the United States, up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least 3 years of specific experience and/or training related to the essential functions of the job.
• Applied knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines related to Human Resources.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure during high-volume periods and work with different personalities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with personal effectiveness and credibility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements concerning employee information.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and planning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and similar tools.
• Strong phone presence and comfort communicating with people across management and staff levels.
• Ability to travel within the assigned area and within the United States up to 25% of the time.
• Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HRIS/ATS systems such as Workforce Now/ADP, Workable, Deltek, or Indeed.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main HR contact for CDR Maguire Engineering and provide operational HR support to other CDR Companies.
• Maintain HR documentation and records from new hire through termination, and conduct personnel-file audits and follow-up on required documentation.
• Respond to or route employee and business leader requests, and escalate complaints to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with new-hire orientation and training, annual furlough procedures for construction inspection staff, and annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including gathering position requirements, creating or updating job descriptions, sourcing candidates, coordinating screening and interviews, checking references, and extending offers in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Coordinate onboarding, including drug tests, background checks, I-9 submissions through E-Verify, and accurate Deltek records.
• Support the I-9 Compliance Program and assist with H-1B and other visa processing; ensure documents are timely and compliant with Department of Homeland Security guidelines.
• Complete monthly audits related to drug tests, criminal background checks, and personnel files; manage non-compliant results and adverse actions and guide HR colleagues through resolution.
• Assist with benefits orientations, open enrollment, benefits enrollment and processing, paid-time-off and furlough programs, and employee anniversary and recognition programs.
• Assist with benefits compliance, including regulatory notice distribution and recordkeeping.
• Process employee complaints and concerns, ensure timely handling and tracking, and escalate concerns to the HR Manager and Corp.
• Assist management with performance documentation and management processes.
• Ensure HR services and programs are consistently administered, aligned with organizational goals, and compliant with policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, and assist with implementing policies and procedures, and maintain the policies and procedures handbook.
• Travel as required for the duties or as directed by the supervisor, including support for recruitment and onboarding at other CDR divisions during high-volume and emergency periods.
• Perform other duties that arise from time to time or are commensurate with the title and position.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages.
• Comprehensive benefits program for employees and eligible family members, offering variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.
• Resources to support employees' professional and personal development and success.

What This Job Offers

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