Human Resources Generalist (Des Moines)

Turner Construction•West Des Moines, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together! This role is not remote. Position Description: Provide guidance to assigned business units for Human Resources functions including recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits. Serve as liaison for employees and support key management initiatives.

Requirements

Motivated and passionate about how the HR space supports Turner teams and employees
Must have the ability to self-manage tasks and track work progress and deadlines
Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management, including the Trades space
Breadth of knowledge of HR policies, operations, and processes
Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications with advanced MS Excel skills, skilled in database software, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), and other HR related applications
Strong skills in organization, attention to details, adaptability, comfortability in unknown spaces within the HR scope
Professional verbal and written business communication skills, presentation skills
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Human Resources or related field, and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
High degree of integrity, maintain confidential information, and exercise discretion
Effective active listening skills and follow-up practices
Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills
Understand continuous improvement methods and tools
Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts
Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborate with others
Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements
Some local and regional travel with potential short-term/overnight business travel required

Nice To Haves

Has experience with SAP, Cornerstone OnDemand, First Advantage
Bi-lingual - fluent in Spanish a plus but not required
Professional in Human Resources® (HRCI PHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP®) certification, preferred
Construction or construction-related industries, or experience in large size (10,000+ employees) organization preferred

Responsibilities

Represent company culture, values, and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) activities across company. Active participation in anti-racism learning, and advocate for equity and employee health and wellbeing.
Administer and communicate Human Resources (HR) related programs, policies, and procedures to assigned business unit; provide knowledgeable and timely responses to employee inquiries.
Establish trusting environment to create safe and neutral setting where employees can openly engage with HR. Connect in-person with employees regularly ‘where they work’, advocate and provide guidance to Business Unit (BU) leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
Contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall effectiveness of HR team. Apply basic lean concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste, (e.g., Personal Kanban, A3 problem solving, and Story Boarding).
Manage onboarding and college recruiting activities:
Proactive management of sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding of interns, college and experienced hires.
Manage college and career fair activities, interview candidates, and review recommendation summaries to support offer decisions.
Extend offers for employment.
Serve as primary candidate contact, coordinate employee onboarding program, and conduct new hire orientation and other HR-related training.
Liaise with employment agencies and internal hiring manager to support operational needs.
Organize and implement internship program and serve as escalation point of contact for interns.
Serve as first point of contact for BU relocations and transfers; initiating vendor estimates, arrange temporary housing, connect with community resources, and other related activities.
Provide guidance to hiring manager for executing offers; facilitate and support new hire offer and onboarding processes to acclimate new hire into business unit.
Manage immigration and work authorization-related processes (e.g., visas, permanent resident applications) for employees with guidance from HR Manager.
Support activities relating to employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, employee claims, investigations, and employee relations counseling under guidance of HR management.
Manage and facilitate performance and development program processes, provide training and support to managers. Assist with succession planning and prepare materials for discussions.