Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist - Job Description
We're HCSS. Since 1986, HCSS has been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. We help customers dramatically improve their business through our high-quality software and exceptionally helpful service.
Here at HCSS, HR Ops supports the entire employee lifecycle and assists employees and managers in their day-to-day tasks. Additionally, we play a crucial role in developing our people strategy, ensuring that we reach our business goals as well as making sure employees have access to the resources and benefits they need to be successful.
WHO ARE YOU?

• Looking to take the next step in your career
• Works with urgency and follow-through
• Driven and innovative
• Detail-oriented
• Has an operations-based and growth mindset
• Enjoys managing projects, analytics, and mentorship
• Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills
• Has at least 3 years' experience with Compliance and Employee Relations (described below)
• Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Business Administration preferred
• HRCI or SHRM certification preferred

WHAT YOU'LL DO.In partnership with the HR Ops team, under the supervision of the Director of HR Ops, the Senior HR Generalist will administer HR-related policies and programs, balancing employee advocacy and business operating needs. You'll have the HR and business acumen to promote equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations - and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws. This position will also act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Main responsibilities are listed below:
Compliance.

• Provide guidance to employees and people managers on human resources issues and employment law
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure that our employment application contains appropriate language to minimize exposure to negligent hiring and employment-at-will liability, as well as applicable non-discrimination laws
• Confirm compliance pertaining to criminal background inquiries, including ban-the-box laws, credit check laws, federal and state Fair Credit Reporting Act laws, and industry-specific regulatory background check rules
• Assist in the review of offer letters and employment contracts to prevent the creation of express or implied agreements of permanent employment
• Review classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and payment of overtime
• Ensure all employees are trained regarding their rights and responsibilities under applicable equal employment opportunity laws, policies, and HCSS's complaint procedure
• Process all required federal and state reporting (EEO, Vets, etc.)
• Perform compliance audits as requested

Employee Relations.

• Support and counsel employees and people managers on personnel and job-related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues, review, and assessment of termination requests
• Assist with conducting complex/sensitive employee-related investigations
• Effectively communicate and document Performance Improvement Plans and Write-ups, in partnership with people managers
• Conduct exit interviews and provide HR Leadership with key metrics applicable to offboarding and retention

Compensation.

• Assist in the execution of bonus plans, merit processes, and routine/special request reports
• Partner with the Talent team to assist in the execution and communication with the timing of salary reviews, correlation of increases to performance, and performance evaluation procedures

Policies and Procedures.

• Contribute to the formulation of HR Operations policies and procedures
• Review and maintain the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct on a quarterly and annual basis, ensuring policies are administered fairly and consistently
• Effectively communicate and execute necessary changes to policies and procedures
• Partner with the HR Operations team to document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HR Ops-related processes

All other duties as assigned.