Senior Human Resources Generalist

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior HR Generalist to support its Mission Critical business unit. This role is instrumental in bolstering culture, enhancing the employee experience, building trusting relationships with leaders, and ensuring project teams are positioned for success. The position includes a strong employee relations component and serves as a key partner to consult and advise leaders on a wide range of employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance management and corrective action, employee concerns, and conflict resolution. The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company with a long history, committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in an HR role with strong emphasis in employee relations
Demonstrated experience handling complex workplace investigations, performance management, and corrective action processes
Proven ability to coach and consult with leaders through sensitive or high-impact employee situations
Degree in HR, business management, or related field is strongly preferred
SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus
HR experience in the construction or manufacturing industry is a plus
Employment law/regulation adherence and application
Ability to build positive relationships and connect with others
High attention to detail
High level of initiative, drive, and professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgement and conflict resolution skills
Ability to enhance the employee experience and assist in the development of team building efforts
Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment
Support an inclusive environment for all employees
Ability to navigate sensitive or ambiguous situations with sound judgment
Strong documentation and follow-through discipline
Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Nice To Haves

Degree in HR, business management, or related field
SHRM-CP or PHR certification
HR experience in the construction or manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Partner with business unit leadership to support day-to-day HR needs and build strong, trusted relationships
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, corrective action, and conflict resolution
Counsel employees on career path and development opportunities, establish policies/procedures, and other HR related matters
Collaborate with management to identify employee development opportunities
Facilitate and implement employee enhancement initiatives including staff recognition, mentorship program, training initiatives, new employee onboarding, and new hire check-ins
Facilitate the offboarding process including separation details and conducting exit interviews
Assist and coach managers on performance reviews, ongoing performance management, and delivering clear, actionable feedback
Facilitate employee relocations by collaborating with HR team, project teams, employees, and relocation vendor to ensure a seamless transition
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees
Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data
Track applicable state and local compliance updates
Ensure timely, thorough, and well-documented case management and employee records.