HR Generalist

About Us

We are a full-service electrical contractor offering commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization, and underground installations. We have extensive experience in both commercial and industrial electrical contracting, as well as installation and support for residential homes and buildings.

Job Title: HR Generalist

Reports to: HR Manager

Location: Des Moines, IA

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Hourly Non-Exempt

Since 1946 Baker Electric has served the electrical needs of Des Moines and Central Iowa. We perform all types of electrical work including commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization and underground installations. We continue to strive towards excellence by employing individuals with the intelligence, talent, and skills required to contribute to our growth and success and by focusing on employees’ individual performance and unification with the team!

All successful employees are focused on customer satisfaction and dedicated to meeting our vision of an inclusive and unified workforce.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting the HR Manager (HRM) with the administration of Human Resource policies and procedures to ensure Company is in compliance with employee policies and procedures, including EMCOR’s company policies, as well as Federal, State and local requirements. The HR Generalist will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks while assisting the HRM in duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This job requires a high energy level with a focus towards administration, compliance, analysis, and customer service.

• Partner with HR and Payroll teams in the New Hire & Onboarding Process, including performing new hire orientation responsibilities, as needed, entering and verifying accurate employee information into the HR/PR systems, performing I-9 verifications, partnering with leaders to verify proper onboarding components are completed and following-up with new hires.

• Assist HRM with leave management, benefit administration, attendance tracking and performance appraisal processes, including working with department leaders to coordinate and administer programs within their areas.

• Assist HRM in Company Recruiting Program, including creating recruiting/outreach campaigns, tracking applicant information, posting and promoting positions, participating in selection process, organizing and attending job fairs/events.

• Assist HRM in required Training and Learning & Development programs, including tracking progress of assigned training, sending reminders, researching training opportunities for development, and facilitating any training, as needed.

• Oversee the coordination of the background check processes for the company, including post-offer screens and any customer requirements. Discuss any potential issues with HRM. Partner with leaders who may have a need-to-know and maintain records for future reference. Enter all data into HR system and maintain organization of records.

• Oversee all unemployment hearing, responses and fact-finding interviews. Work with HRM and other department leaders to gather factual information to submit to applicable agencies.

• Partner with Payroll personnel on administrative task such as time off requests and timekeeping recordkeeping, as well as coordination of employee leaves, and verifications of employment.

• Assist in any employee relations duties in partnership with HRM and other leaders, including assisting in document preparation, participating in employee interviews, researching and preparing pertinent information, assisting employees with interpretations and maintaining over knowledge of HR procedures and policies.

• Partner with Operations and Safety personnel on administrative tasks or projects, including, but not limited to, assisting with attendance records, employee certification tracking, background checks and reporting, training reports, and any other general requests.

• Assist HRM in maintaining complete and orderly personnel files, including organizing, sorting, performing audits or special projects, and…