Human Resources Generalist

Town & Country Engineering, Inc., a consulting engineering firm providing municipal, water and wastewater engineering services for over 40 years, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team at our Madison office.

Our company is in search of an experienced HR Generalist who will be responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise. He or she will assist in providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on recruitment, termination, performance management, employee relations, retention and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and senior management.

• Talent acquisition:
  Ability to recruit professionals in all areas of the company, able to onboard and retain and offboard individuals as needed.
• Communication skills:
  The right person will convey information clearly by articulating, sharing ideas, have empathy and compassion, have an open mind, encourage conversations, engage with large audiences, public speaking, and good writing skills.
• Organizational skills:
  An HR generalist must be able to easily access and store many types of information daily.
• Confidentiality:
  An HR generalist handles confidential and sensitive information that must not be shared with others.

• Ability to assist with a variety of responsibilities, from recruitment and onboarding to administration of benefits packages, FMLA leave policies, conduct company cultural surveys, creating and maintaining succession plans and enforcing company-wide policies.
• Schedule and participate in career/job fairs promoting Marsh and open positions.
• Schedule background checks and verify validity of all submitted identification materials and documentation including I-9 information of applicants.
• Ensures that all hiring and recruitment processes follow all local, state and federal laws.
• Assist in interviewing applicants in collaboration with management.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
• Offboarding employees and all the steps necessary to successfully part ways with an employee following their resignation or termination, ensuring a smooth transition for both the company and the departing employee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or 10-years’ experience in a related field required.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Confident presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in SHRM, PHR is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the hiring processes.
• Expertise in HR policies and procedures.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites. Experience in Deltek – Ajera would be a plus.
• Some travel may be required (approximately 1 to 3 overnights per year).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources
• Civil Engineering