HR Generalist (Union) Job at GeoStabilization International, Chicago, IL 60290

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Job Description

Overview:
Who is GeoStabilization International®?
GeoStabilization International® (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

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This is GSI

Our Culture
GeoStabilization’s culture is unique. It’s fast-paced, family oriented, innovative & decidedly un-corporate. The mindset is geared to constantly challenge and will suit people who are driven to succeed, decisive, courageous, resilient enough to find their own way and believe that “good enough” isn’t good enough. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and perseverance. GSI’s team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. We are a highly functioning family of gritty, hardworking, real people who aren’t afraid of getting dirty to get the job done.

Job Summary
This position is an operational People & Talent (P&T) role for the departments it supports. The P&T Generalist will support line managers in the employee lifecycle processes such as recruitment, onboarding, rehabilitation, performance management, employee relations, labor law and compensation reviews. Act as support to Division P&T Business Partner.

It will be a part of a small, nimble, and fast paced, growing People & Talent team; able to both collaborate effectively and execute decisions autonomously.

Location: Open to candidates in or around San Luis Obispo, CA | Sacramento, CA | Commerce City, CO | Chicago, IL
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:
  • Performance management annual review administration.
  • Employee engagement initiatives such as supporting managers on data collection, coordinating team feedback and action plans to ensure follow up on commitments.
  • Maintain awareness, compliance and coaching around federal, state, local and union labor laws.
  • Working with People & Talent Total Rewards and People & Talent Business Partners for local individual employee issues (retention, promotion, etc.)
  • Actively support Access Ltd initiatives, training, projects, events etc.
  • Provide grievance response and investigation in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Advise and support managers with employee relation issues and advise on boundaries for performance management within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Partner with People & Talent and frontline managers to ensure the onboarding of new employees is accurately completed; check-ins are periodically conducted with new hires over their first 90 days.
  • Conduct Exit interviews as applicable ensuring areas of opportunity are captured and make recommendations to management and People & Talent on necessary action items are required.
  • Maintenance of data and employee changes in the HRIS for relevant areas, looking at ways to continuously improve our practices and procedures.
  • Transaction processing (onboarding data, termination data entry).
  • Advise managers on company policies, practices, and local regulatory requirements and Collective Bargaining constraints to resolve manager and employee policy queries linked to core People & Talent processes and topics such as leaves, mobility, etc.
  • Coordinates with appropriate company resources on employee safety and compliance (OSHA)
  • Provide representation during Collective Bargaining (as needed and when applicable)
  • Assist with future Mergers & Acquisitions by helping evaluate and compare processes and ensure integration milestones are met with minimal business disruption.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivilant work experience
  • PHR or SPHR is a preferred but not required
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with a union employer or 5 years in a non-union employer
  • Experience in a role that managed a broad range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle (could be a small company generalist, or a large company specialist role)
  • Experience of having worked in a matrixed organization is preferred
  • Managed and resolved a variety of employee relations issues
  • Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and management of confidential data
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Passion for process improvement and efficiency
  • Strong consultative skills
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and safety requirements
  • Self-motivated and ability to take initiative
  • Problem solving skills
  • Proficient experience and knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems
  • High capacity to learn quickly
  • Ability to collaborate with others and build trust and credibility
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team environment; ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
Work Environment:
  • Remote/Hybrid - Candidate will be expected to travel to the office up to 25% of the time
Travel: 25%

Base salary*
: $70,000 to 101,000

  • This base salary range is used nationally. The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, skillset, market conditions, location, etc.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that includes competitive Variable Compensation, Employee Ownership position (optional buy-in), Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, STD and LTD, 401(k) (100% match up to 4%), and a vacation plan with wide boundaries.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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