Human Resources Administrator

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

 

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

We are looking for an HR Administrator to support our Human Resources department. You will act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners.The Human Resources Administrator will report directly to the HR Manager. The HR Administrator is responsible for onboarding, training, employee relations and benefits. Our ideal candidate has experience with HR procedures and can juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary: $35.00-$40.00/hour (depending on experience)

 

Potelco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Interpret and explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations.
• Process hiring-related paperwork
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
• Maintain legal compliance, respond to legal inquiries and act as company representative for legal proceedings.
• Work with legal counsel on immigration matters.
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates)
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and PTO)
• Arrange travel accommodations
• Participate in HR projects

• High school degree or GED required / Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certificate preferred
• Experience with HR software, like HRIS or HRMS
• Payroll experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Thorough knowledge of labor laws
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
• Strong phone, email and in-person communication skills

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $35.00/Hr. - USD $40.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.