Human Resource Generalist - 17663

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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