Human Resources Generalist

United Building Solutions•Conshohocken, PA

21d

About The Position

United Building Solutions is a leading commercial HVAC/Controls project and service solutions company specializing in delivering high-quality, energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions for complex commercial buildings. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovative solutions, safety, and excellence in project execution. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Generalist to support our human resources functions across multiple companies within our corporate umbrella. This role will focus on assisting in the implementation of HR processes, fostering a positive company culture, and supporting employee engagement and development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2-4 years progressive HR experience, ideally supporting multiple companies or corporate HR functions.
Strong knowledge of HR processes, policies, best practices, and state/federal employment law.
Experience managing employee relations and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive matters.
Ability to assist in developing and implementing HR strategies across diverse organizations.
Proven problem ‑ solving and decision ‑ making skills with a continuous ‑ improvement mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, coaching, and conflict ‑ management skills.
Detail ‑ oriented, organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast ‑ paced environment.
Proficient with HR systems and comfortable producing HR metrics and reports.
Willingness to travel occasionally to business units and off ‑ site meetings.

Responsibilities

Employee relations & investigations - Serve as primary advisor to managers on employee relations; conduct investigations, recommend corrective actions, and escalate complex/legal matters to leadership.
Policy, compliance & employment law - work with COS to develop, communicate, and enforce HR policies and ensure compliance with employment laws; maintain documentation and support audits.
HR systems & reporting - Oversee selection, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of HR platforms and systems to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, user experience, data integrity and compliance; maintain accurate records and deliver people metrics to inform decisions.
Performance management & compensation support - Coach managers on performance processes, appraisals, objective setting, corrective action, and support salary planning to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
Talent acquisition & onboarding - Partner with Talent Acquisition Manager and hiring managers to coordinate recruitment, smooth candidate-to-employee transitions, and consistent onboarding.
Benefits administration & vendor liaison - Manage benefits programs, support enrollments and life‑event changes, and serve as employee/vendor contact.
Offboarding & retention insights - Manage separations, exit interviews, records updates, and summarize trends to inform retention strategies.
Learning, development & engagement - Identify training needs, help administer development programs, and support engagement and recognition initiatives.
Cross-company HR partnership - Collaborate with leadership of subsidiaries and the COS to align HR strategy, share best practices, and implement solutions.
Continuous improvement - Identify and drive process improvements to increase HR efficiency, data integrity, user experience, and service delivery.