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HR Human Resources Generalist-Louisiana

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Turner Construction Company

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    People, HR & Administration
  • Monroe

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 3+ years experience, bilingual preferred, and HR certification. Strong skills in communication, organization, and MS Excel are essential.
  • You will manage HR programs, support talent acquisition, foster employee relations, oversee onboarding, and facilitate performance management while promoting diversity and a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Professional in Human Resources® (HRCI PHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP®) certification, preferred
  • Bilingual candidate preferred.
  • Construction or construction-related industries, or experience in large size (10,000+ employees) organization preferred
  • 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

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.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the HR Human Resources Generalist at Turner Construction?

The primary role of the HR Human Resources Generalist is to provide guidance for various Human Resources functions, including recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits while serving as a liaison for employees and supporting management initiatives.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience are required. Additionally, certification such as Professional in Human Resources (HRCI PHR) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP) is preferred.

Is experience in construction or large organizations preferred for this role?

Yes, experience in the construction industry or within a large organization with 10,000+ employees is preferred.

Will the HR Generalist be involved in recruiting activities?

Yes, the HR Generalist will manage Talent Acquisition activities, including sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and creating and maintaining candidate pipelines.

Are bilingual candidates preferred for this position?

Yes, bilingual candidates are preferred.

What type of work environment can the HR Generalist expect?

The HR Generalist can expect to work in both an office or remote setting and occasionally at construction work sites, where the noise level may vary from quiet to moderate in the office to moderate to loud at job sites.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, some travel is required for this position, especially to support activities at project sites and other locations.

What are the key responsibilities of the HR Generalist related to employee relations?

Key responsibilities include providing guidance on employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, claims, investigations, and counseling under the guidance of HR management.

How does Turner Construction prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Turner Construction is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, promoting company culture and values, and actively participating in anti-racism learning and advocacy for equity and employee health and wellbeing.

Are there physical demands associated with the HR Generalist position?

Yes, there are physical demands including sitting, using hands for typing, being mobile, and occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds. The job may also require travel to various work sites.

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Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse markets

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1902
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services. Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner. Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients. Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.