Human Resources Generalist

Position Overview:

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and HR policy administration. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, ensuring HR practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with company culture and business objectives.

Major Duties

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to policies, procedures, benefits, and employment practices
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, coaching, and corrective action in partnership with management
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end onboarding for field and office employees
• Ensure completion and compliance of new hire documentation, including I-9, E-Verify, background checks, drug screening, State Reporting, and jobsite access requirements
• Conduct new hire orientations, including benefits enrollment and company policies
• Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure timely and accurate handoff of new hire data to Payroll

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
• Work closely with payroll
• Support open enrollment, employee education, and benefits communications
• Assist with Employee Perks (Anniversary, Clothing, Tool, and Tuition Programs)
• Assist with performance review cycles, goal setting, and employee development initiatives
• Support training programs and professional development efforts

HR Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures

HR Operations & Reporting

• Prepare HR reports and metrics (headcount, turnover, compliance tracking, etc.)
• Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed
• Assist with special HR projects and process improvements

Other

• Assist with Verification of Employment and Verification of Hours
• Other Duties as Assigned

Key Competencies

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Employee-focused and service-oriented
• Strong follow-through and time management skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Working Conditions

• Office-based with regular interaction with field employees and occasional jobsite visits
• Increased workload during hiring surges

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years of HR Generalist or similar HR experience
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• SHRM-CP
• Multi-state workforce experience
• Construction, trades, or manufacturing industry background
• English required; Spanish-speaking ability is a plus

This full-time Human Resources Generalist position receives a competitive salary commensurate with experience and position responsibilities. As a full-time Human Resources Generalist, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO). 

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance. With eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service, Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.

As a thriving Utah-based business, we’re looking for enthusiastic, positive people to come on board with us and build successful, long-term careers. We believe in making an investment in each employee’s strengths. Hunt Electric is a place where you will learn, grow, contribute, and lead. That’s why we offer competitive pay and fantastic benefits.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday - Thursday from 7 am - 4:30 pm, Friday from 7 am - 2 pm.