Human Resources Generalist I Bilingual English & Spanish- R2621

Fort Myer Construction Corporation is the DMV’s leading infrastructure construction company.  If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – Fort Myer is the place for you.  We reward our team members with competitive pay and a robust benefits package, in many cases paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance as well as free parking.  Our mission is to serve the communities we call home by “helping build the American Dream” in DC, Maryland and Virginia.  Our more than 700 team members take pride in their work and as a result, our projects have received local and national awards.  If you do not mind hard work desire job securities associated with essential infrastructure projects and want to make a difference in our communities then, please consider joining the Fort Myer Family.

Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist I is responsible for performing a wide range of human resources activities while following established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work diligently with HR Analyst, Benefits Manager, and HR Directors to support the Human Resources mission for the company,
• Update and maintain Safe & Sick, and Vacation request, to include the master list and distributing to senior leadership,
• Develop, create, and continuously updates job descriptions for all positions,
• Ensure all new employee data is entered into Bamboo, Vista or Paychex,
• Responds to and resolve routine human resources inquiries as front line support to employees,
• Engage professionally with walk-in employees and visitors, including Spanish-speaking individuals, providing clear and accurate information.
• Ensures appropriate adherence to all employment laws regarding recruitment, recordkeeping, disclosures, compensation, payroll deduction, and benefits administration,
• Maintains compliance with mandatory notice and ensures applicable notices are posted at each work location,
• Ensure each new hire has a personnel file that matches Bamboo record,  
• Handle all governmental-related personnel matters (i.e. EEOC and Unemployment)
• Serve as a strategic partner in balancing the needs of the organization with the needs of the

employees,

• Conducts or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications,
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
• Possess the ability to perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to DC Paid Leave, and FMLA leave,
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff,
• Participates in employee investigations and terminations,
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance,
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred,
• Minimum of 2 years' experience required as a HR Assistant or 1 year as a HR Generalist, preferably in a Construction environment,
  
• Proficient in both English and Spanish is required.
• SHRM-CP or HRCI Certification is not required, but highly desired,
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail,
• Display a clear ability to calmly and independently resolve conflict in a professional manner,
• Must be able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and display strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills with a sense of urgency,
• Utilizes a high degree of discretion, judgement, tact and professionalism, both in person and on the phone,
• Must maintain and hold high regard for confidentiality,
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer,
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities,

• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug & alcohol screening.

Note: This is an on-site position and requires the ability to work in the office during standard business hours. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex ( including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin age, (40 or older) veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.