Overview
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
Position Overview
The HR Generalist serves as a key partner to assigned business units by delivering comprehensive human resources support across multiple functional areas. This role is responsible for day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, policy interpretation, onboarding, leave administration, and compliance reporting. The HR Generalist collaborates with HR and business leaders to drive performance, engagement, and consistency in HR practices, ensuring alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
- Addresses employee questions or concerns as it relates to beneftits, compensation, training, policy and procedure, management, performance, and general human resources inquires.
- Sends 30- day, 90-day, and Exit Surveys and evaluates potential areas for improvement, concern, or stellar performance, preparttes additional surveys for distribution at both Corporate and branch level.
- Assist management with progressive discipline processes such as Employee Counseling Reports (ECR) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
- Process unemployment claims
- Prepares employment verification for current and inactive team members.
- Oversees the internal Family Medical Leave ACT (FMLA), Leave of Absence (LOA), and Americans with Disabiliy Act (ADA) process and procedure
- Conducts investigations
- Stays up to date on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Provides guidance to managers on how to handle various situations as they relate to HR
- Prepares weekly, monthly, and as-needed reports for branch-level management
- Rectifies errors related to employee pay (incorrect payroll deductions, pay discrepancies, etc.)
- Reviews and gathers data for yearly EEO reports
- Administers HR SharePoint
- Travels to branch offces regularly and as needed to maintain relationships with all teammates approximately but not limited to 25-30% of the time
- Ensure employee records are up to date (address, emergency contact, etc.)
- Creates and revises SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Assist in the creation and implementation of company policies on both branch and Corporate level
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience (or equal combination of education and experience).
- General knowledge of state and federal employment laws, standards, and best practices.
- Comfort with HR technologies, as well as, standard office and collaboration software.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment while remaining calm in volatile situations.
- Ability to foster and maintain good relationships at all levels.
- Exceptional listening, reading, communication (written & verbal), and problem-solving skills.
- PHR or SPHR certification is desired, but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in A/E/C inductry
- SHRM, aPHR and/or PHR Certification
- Experience with HRIS systems Paycom
- Ability to execute Pivot tables and v-lookups in Microsoft Excel
Travel Requirements
- This position does require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 30%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
- The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
- The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.
- The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.
EEO Statement
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
