HR Generalist

Delta Utility Services - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

10,001+ employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

Delta Utilities is seeking a versatile and driven HR Generalist to join our growing team. This role is a full-time position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The HR Generalist will oversee the core HR functions, ensuring smooth operations while supporting executive leadership with strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is adept at balancing day-to-day tasks with high-level company objectives. In this position, the HR Generalist will lead and manage daily HR activities, including onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee relations, ensuring seamless operations across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with the recruitment team and managers to ensure smooth hiring processes, assisting with interviews, onboarding, and workforce planning. Acting as a trusted resource for employees, the HR Generalist will handle concerns with discretion and offer solutions to foster a positive workplace environment. Additionally, the HR Generalist will contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company culture and goals. Supporting managers in facilitating performance reviews and employee development plans is also a key responsibility, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The HR Generalist will analyze HR data to provide insights and recommendations to leadership, helping to inform key business decisions. Furthermore, the role involves developing initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention, organizing events, and implementing programs that support a collaborative and motivated workforce. The HR Generalist will work closely with leadership to support broader company objectives, ensuring HR practices are aligned with the overall strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily HR activities, including onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee relations.
• Collaborate closely with the recruitment team and managers to ensure smooth hiring processes, assisting with interviews, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Act as a trusted resource for employees, handling concerns with discretion and offering solutions to foster a positive workplace environment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company culture and goals.
• Support managers in facilitating performance reviews and employee development plans, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze HR data to provide insights and recommendations to leadership, helping to inform key business decisions.
• Develop initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention, organize events, and implement programs that support a collaborative and motivated workforce.
• Work closely with leadership to support broader company objectives, ensuring HR practices are aligned with the overall strategic vision.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of HR experience, with a strong foundation in HR operations and employee relations; experience in the utilities or similar regulated industry is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar preferred.
• Proven ability to handle multiple HR functions simultaneously, with a solid understanding of HR compliance, employee relations, and policy development.
• Resourceful and adaptable with a keen ability to prioritize, execute, and adjust in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the company.
• Comfortable working with HRIS systems, payroll software, and other relevant HR tools; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to support leadership in executing HR strategies and processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements specific to the utilities industry preferred.