Onboarding Specialist - Storm Services

Utility Supply and Construction Company•Northville Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company is seeking a Storm Services Onboarding Specialist to support storm restoration staffing and onboarding. The role builds and maintains storm rosters, assists with call-outs, and quickly and accurately onboards restoration personnel, including during periods when large numbers of workers must be processed at once. It processes onboarding documentation, maintains personnel information in the company HRIS, and coordinates with internal departments to complete onboarding. The specialist serves as the first point of contact for onboarding questions, keeps Storm Leadership informed, and provides on-call coverage and schedule flexibility as storm operations require. During reduced storm activity, the role may support broader operational and organizational needs.

Requirements

Experience in human resources, onboarding, or a similar administrative role is a plus.
Experience in a utility, construction, or storm restoration environment is a plus.
Familiarity with HRIS and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality.
Ability to stay organized and accurate when priorities shift quickly.
Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including some evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability during storm events.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain storm rosters in coordination with Storm Leadership.
Support the call-out process as needed by contacting restoration personnel and confirming availability as directed by Storm Leadership.
Onboard storm restoration personnel quickly and accurately, including during surge periods when large numbers of personnel must be processed at once.
Collect and process onboarding documentation, including Form I-9 verification and tax withholding forms.
Enter and maintain accurate storm personnel information in the company HRIS, consistent with Human Resources records standards.
Coordinate with Human Resources, Fleet, Safety, IT, Accounting, and Payroll to complete onboarding for restoration personnel.
Serve as the first point of contact for restoration personnel with onboarding questions, referring broader HR matters to Human Resources.
Keep Storm Leadership informed of roster and onboarding status.
Provide on-call coverage and schedule flexibility as storm operations require.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned during periods of reduced storm activity to support broader operational and organizational needs.