Sr. HR Generalist
Dragados USA

***This is a Full-time onsite role***

Job Description

Role/Responsibilities-

• Partner with Project HR Manager on all employee relation issues.
• Providing guidance to managers and supervisors on employee-related matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures.
  
• Conduct effective investigations regarding possible discrimination, harassment, and policy violations , including conclusions and recommendations of corrective action. (partner with legal department as needed)
  
• Partner with Union Business Agents to remedy claims brought forward by craft employees.
  
• Stays current and maintains compliance with Craft Union applicable Master Labor Agreements.
  
• Stays current and maintains in-depth knowledge of Human Resources and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees including craft personnel, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
  
• Works in partnership with the Project HR Manager to develop, coordinate, and conduct training programs.
  
• Partner with managers to establish and provide training and development opportunities.
  
• Supports the HR Generalist in talent acquisition initiatives and contributes to recruiting by sourcing candidates, interviewing/phone screening, attending job fairs and creating offers for approval for candidates.
  
• Respond to general employee inquiries and issues and support the operation with day-to-day HR needs as they arise.
  
• Responsible for continued self-development of HR knowledge
  

Leaves Management-

• For Craft employees
  • Administer and manage leaves in accordance with federal, state, or local requirements.
  • Determine eligibility for FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, and other approved leaves of absence.
  • Manage active and pending LOAs, including eligibility, physician certifications, start/end dates, check-ins, and return-to-work dates.
  • Notify Payroll department of employees on leave and return-to-work dates.
• Company employees
  • Communicate and coordinate with company benefits and payroll departments regarding employees inquiring about leave needs.

Outreach-

• Take lead with building and maintaining professional relationships with Trade schools, Craft Pre-Apprenticeship programs, surrounding area High School CTE programs.
• Participant of Project Outreach Team meetings and events.

Qualifications

Required -

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience with a strong emphasis on employee relations, investigations, training and development, and leaves management
• Thorough knowledge of federal and California employment-related laws/regulations and leaves of absences laws and regulations both federal and state (e.g., FMLA, PDL, ADA, EEO and FLSA)
• Experience in a union environment

Preferred -

• PHRca or PHR Certification
• Construction or civil engineering industry experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Other -

• Regular, reliable attendance
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Skills-

• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and familiarity with HRIS systems
• Efficient time management - able to establish priorities and manage deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Approachable and able to build positive relationships with employees at all levels.

Base Annual Salary range - $75,000-$87,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, and skillset)

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