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Turner Construction Company · 15 hours ago

HR Human Resources Generalist

Abilene, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is a leading firm in the construction industry, and they are seeking an HR Human Resources Generalist to provide guidance on various HR functions. The role involves managing talent acquisition, employee relations, and supporting management initiatives to enhance workplace culture and effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Represent company culture, values, and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) activities across company. Active participation in anti-racism learning, and advocate for equity and employee health and wellbeing

Administer and communicate Human Resources (HR) related programs, policies, and procedures to assigned business unit; provide knowledgeable and timely responses to employee inquiries

Establish trusting environment to create safe and neutral setting where employees can openly engage with HR. Connect in-person with employees regularly ‘where they work’, advocate and provide guidance to Business Unit (BU) leadership on people-related needs and concerns

Contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall effectiveness of HR team. Apply basic lean concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste, (e.g., Personal Kanban, A3 problem solving, and Story Boarding)

Manage Talent Acquisition (TA) activities: Proactive management of sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding of interns, college and experienced hires. Establish and maintain professional relationships with external agencies for candidate referrals. Create and maintain candidate pipelines for potential future new hires. Reinforce training and understanding of EEO and harassment policies to BU recruiting team. Review diversity goals and provide feedback as to problem areas meeting goals. Manage college and career fair activities, interview candidates, and review recommendation summaries to support offer decisions. Extend offers for employment. Serve as primary candidate contact, coordinate employee onboarding program, and conduct new hire orientation and other HR-related training. Liaise with employment agencies and internal hiring manager to support operational needs. Organize and implement internship program and serve as escalation point of contact for interns. Maintain accurate and timely applicant tracking data, including maintenance of job requisitions, posting content, interview schedules, and managing end-to-end hiring process. Promote activities for Employee Referral Program

Contribute information to support HR/Operations team with strategic staffing and Availability & Needs Report for project assignments and internal mobility decisions

Serve as first point of contact for BU relocations and transfers; initiating vendor estimates, arrange temporary housing, connect with community resources, and other related activities

Provide guidance to hiring manager for executing offers; facilitate and support new hire offer and onboarding processes to acclimate new hire into business unit

Manage immigration and work authorization-related processes (e.g., visas, permanent resident applications) for employees with guidance from HR Manager

Support activities relating to employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, employee claims, investigations, and employee relations counseling under guidance of HR management

Manage and facilitate performance and development program processes, provide training and support to managers. Assist with succession planning and prepare materials for discussions

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementTalent AcquisitionHRIS (SAP preferred)Professional in Human ResourcesConstruction Industry ExperienceMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyEffective CommunicationActive ListeningOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Human Resources or related field, and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Knowledge of Human Resources policies, operations, and processes

High degree of integrity, maintain confidential information, and exercise discretion

Professional verbal and written business communication skills

Effective active listening skills and follow-up practices

Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills

Understand continuous improvement methods and tools

Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts

Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management

Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborate with others

Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements

Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications with advanced MS Excel skills, skilled in database software, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) (SAP preferred), and other HR related applications

Some travel required

Preferred

Professional in Human Resources® (HRCI PHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP®) certification

Construction or construction-related industries, or experience in large size (10,000+ employees) organization

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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