HR Human Resources Generalist

This on-site HR Generalist role provides guidance across recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits, while serving as a liaison for employees and business-unit leadership in West Memphis, Arkansas. The position is 100 percent on-site and supports BU leadership and HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization’s culture, values, and Diversity and Inclusion activities across the business unit; participate in anti-racism learning and advocate for equity and employee wellbeing.
• Administer and communicate HR programs, policies, and procedures to the assigned business unit; provide timely, knowledgeable responses to employee inquiries.
• Foster a trusting environment to create a safe, neutral setting where employees engage with HR; interact with employees in their work area and advise BU leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement within the HR team; apply lean concepts to increase efficiency and reduce waste, including Personal Kanban, A3 problem solving, and storyboarding.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition activities: proactively source, recruit, and onboard interns, college graduates, and experienced hires; maintain relationships with external agencies for referrals; build candidate pipelines; reinforce training on EEO and harassment policies for the BU recruiting team; review diversity goals and provide feedback on gaps; manage college and career fair activities, interview candidates, and review summaries to inform offers; extend employment offers; serve as the primary candidate contact and coordinate onboarding and new-hire orientation; liaise with employment agencies and internal hiring managers to support staffing needs; organize internship programs and serve as escalation point for interns; maintain accurate applicant tracking data and end-to-end hiring process details; promote the Employee Referral Program; contribute to strategic staffing and availability reports for project assignments and internal mobility decisions; act as the first point of contact for relocations and transfers, including vendor estimates, temporary housing, and community resources.
• Guide hiring managers through offer execution and onboarding processes to acclimate new hires to the business unit.
• Support activities related to immigration and work authorization for employees with guidance from the HR Manager.
• Assist with employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, investigations, and employee relations counseling under HR management guidance.
• Manage and facilitate performance and development program processes; provide training to managers and assist with succession planning and related materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
• Construction or construction-related industry experience, or experience in a large organization (10,000+ employees) preferred.
• Knowledge of HR policies, operations, and processes.
• High integrity with the ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective active listening and follow-up abilities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods and lean concepts; strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Approachable with the ability to interact effectively with all employee levels and management; capable of working independently and collaborating as needed.
• Adaptable to change and capable of adopting process and technology enhancements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (SAP preferred) and other HR-related software.
• Some travel required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel (advanced)
• HRIS systems (SAP preferred)
• Database software

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent sitting and regular use of hands and fingers to operate controls and computer equipment; regular reaching and communication through speaking and listening. The position involves frequent computer use, with reasonable accommodations available to enable performance of essential duties.

Work Environment

The work is performed in an office or on-site setting, with potential for some remote work as applicable. The environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise levels, and reasonable accommodations may be provided to support performance of duties.