Human Resource Generalist

Human Resource Generalist

Req ID 17663

Human Resource Generalist

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a dynamic and energetic Human Resources Generalist to support an exciting new project group in our Louisville, KY location . This is an opportunity to work with both employees and project leadership people on various HR generalist functions. This role will act as an advisory and strategic support for both employees and leadership. Tasks may include establishing professional relationships and a positive rapport, working closely with our WSP center excellence teams (e.g. Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Benefits, and HRIS teams), employee relations, policies and procedures, performance management, talent development and delivering value-added HR support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Communicate HR policies and procedures, provide guidance and advisement to managers and employees, assist HRBPs with organizational initiatives, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.

·Participate in employee relations situations including analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data obtained during investigations and offering input with developing action plans for resolution.

·Use discretion and professional judgment in assisting HRBPs with any matters of significance to the firm, such as FLSA determination, promotion, salary, and special payment decisions.

·Assist operations management with HR policy adherence, employee performance coaching, documentation, and other employment actions.

·Provide support and assistance regarding any legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring policy and labor law compliance.

·Assist with the development of project communication strategies that fosters effective project culture and workplace initiatives.

·Function as an HR process resource and a people advocate, but also a strategic partner for the business.

·Provide input on work team reorganizations, workforce planning efforts, and succession planning.

·Provide feedback and input as required to HR centers of excellence (e.g. Talent Acquisition, HR-HUB, L&D, Total Rewards, HRIS) on the delivery of HR programs, processes, policies, and initiatives.

·Remain current in the latest HR techniques, practices, California employment laws and legal requirements.

·Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

·Work alongside Talent Acquisition team and Operations on recruiting efforts for the project

·Organize and Facilitate on-site job fairs

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Human Resources or equivalent role.

• Capable analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and HR.

• High familiarity with the application of Human Resources disciplines, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.

• Highly familiar with understanding and leveraging HR knowledge and problem-solving skills to advance HRBP objectives.

• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an HR and non-HR audience.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and HR tools.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 25%

• Job Status: Regular

• Employee Type: Full

• Primary Location: LOUISVILLE - BLUEGRASS PKWY

• All locations: US-KY-Louisville

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.