Senior Human Resources Generalist

Unclassified

Full-time - Mid Level

About the position

The Senior HR Generalist plays a crucial role in fostering a high-performance work environment by enhancing employee relations, leadership development, recruitment, and selection processes. This position is responsible for the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring that they align with the company's strategic objectives. The Senior HR Generalist must take a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental standards, adhering to all relevant state, federal, and company regulations applicable to the work area and tasks assigned. In this role, the Senior HR Generalist will assist site management in implementing human resources strategies that meet business objectives and drive results. This includes advising and consulting with operational leaders on HR-related matters on a daily basis, providing guidance and support to both site and corporate managers regarding employee management and workforce dynamics. The Senior HR Generalist will also guide department management through performance and salary reviews, identify succession planning needs, and facilitate employee development initiatives. Additionally, the Senior HR Generalist will collaborate with senior management to cultivate a climate of expectation and enforcement of company policies, procedures, and ethical practices. This role requires a deep understanding of the company's strategic and operational plans, as well as workforce utilization requirements, to effectively consult with management on initiatives that enhance employee performance, engagement, and retention while maximizing organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist site management with implementing human resources strategies to meet business objectives and results.
• Implement HR Policies, procedures, strategies and programs to ensure operational consistency.
• Advise and consult with the operation leaders on daily basis in all HR related matters.
• Provide guidance and support to site and corporate managers on matters relating to employees as individuals and the management of the workforce in general.
• Guide department management in performance and salary reviews.
• Identify succession planning needs for the mine site.
• Facilitate employee development.
• Work with Senior Management in creating an understanding climate of expectation and enforcement of company policies, procedures and ethical practices.
• Consult with management to facilitate initiatives that support employee performance, engagement and retention while maximizing organizational effectiveness.
• Understand the Company's strategic and operating plans and workforce utilization requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, or a related field and a minimum of 5-10 years HR experience or any combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge to successfully perform the job is required.
• Proven understanding of Human Resource procedures, principles and concepts including employee relations, training and development, performance management, recruiting and compensation and benefits.
• Mining experience highly preferred; heavy construction or industrial could be considered.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable federal and state labor laws.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues.
• Experience managing the budgets.
• Sound business acumen and well developed assessment, judgment and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong conflict management skills to include resolution of complex employee relation issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and develop robust action plans.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Communicates a positive attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors.
• Strong negotiating skills and experience.
• Employee development/coaching, objective setting, and measurement skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the mining industry or heavy construction.
• Advanced knowledge of HR technology and systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options