Sr. HR Generalist

Position Overview

The HR Generalist / Sr. HR Generalist plays a central role in supporting the full employee lifecycle for a 130-person infrastructure firm, including engineers, surveyors, and corporate staff. This position is responsible for executing and coordinating key human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, employee engagement, training coordination, and performance management.

This role is well-suited for a highly organized and proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, and deliver a high level of service to employees and managers across the organization.

While the role includes core HR responsibilities, it also requires someone who is comfortable stepping into ambiguity, taking initiative, and ensuring that important details don’t fall through the cracks.

What Success Looks Like

• Employees and managers feel supported and receive timely, effective responses
• Recruiting processes run efficiently and result in strong hires
• Payroll is accurate and processed on time, every cycle
• Timesheets are consistently submitted and approved within deadlines
• Employee events are well-organized and positively received
• HR processes are not only maintained, but gradually improved

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, including hourly, salaried, technical, field, and corporate positions
• Source, screen, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure efficient and effective hiring outcomes
• Administer onboarding processes and support a positive new hire experience using Paycom

Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration

• Own and process biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage payroll-related items including bonuses, adjustments, and special situations
• Administer and support benefits programs, including coordination of open enrollment, through Paycom
• Ensure timely submission and approval of employee timesheets
• Follow up with employees and managers to maintain compliance with payroll deadlines
• Support HR compliance efforts in partnership with the VP of HR

Employee Engagement & Events

• Plan and coordinate employee events, including:
  • Annual Crawfish Boil (~90 attendees)
  • Company Christmas Party (~220 attendees, full ownership)
  • Employee recognition efforts (birthdays, anniversaries, milestones and random celebrations!)
• Manage event logistics, vendor coordination, and communications

Training, Development & Performance Management

• Coordinate training programs across compliance, safety, and professional development areas
• Support subject matter experts in the rollout of training initiatives
• Administer performance management processes and contribute to ongoing improvements
• Support internal learning and development initiatives, including company programs such as FT Academy

HR Operations & Special Projects

• Maintain accurate employee data and HR records within Paycom
• Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed (e.g., internal tools, reporting, process improvements)
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance operational efficiency
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for HR-related questions and needs

Leveling Expectations

HR Generalist

• Executes core HR processes with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Provides responsive and reliable support to employees and managers
• Demonstrates strong organization and time management skills
• Navigates ambiguity with guidance and a willingness to take initiative
• Identifies opportunities for incremental process improvements

Sr. HR Generalist/HR Manager

• Operates with a high degree of independence and ownership
• Proactively identifies issues and implements solutions across HR functions
• Drives process improvements and enhances HR programs
• Serves as a trusted partner to managers and leadership
• Contributes to the evolution of HR initiatives such as performance management and training programs

• Positive, professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to work as a team
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to balance conflicting points of view, function effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness
• Effective communication, written and grammar skills, emphasizing attention to detail
• Proficient with HRIS and MS Office programs
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and create improved efficiency
• Excellent follow-up skills with the ability to follow-through to completion
• Track record of success working at a fast pace, and able to adapt to a fluid business environment