Atlantic Engineering Group Looking for HR Generalist at Buford, Georgia Full Time

Company Description

We are a family of privately held engineering and construction companies that specialize in Power, Utility, and Telecommunication infrastructure deployments throughout the country. We operate under a full-service model emphasizing integrity, quality, strong work ethic, and client satisfaction by delivering projects on time and on budget. Working with us means working with a group of people that continuously set high standards of excellence: Our employees are recognized for their expertise and dedication, our leaders are innovative and inspiring, and our work environment is safe, professional, and fun. Join our team!

Position Overview

The HR Generalist collaborates in HR programs that include employee onboarding, training and development, performance management, reward and recognition, employee relations, safety and wellness, and employment law compliance. This position also supports the administration of employee benefit programs, such as retirement plans, group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accident, savings and flexible spending accounts, and wellness benefits.The HR Generalist will make an impact on the company through daily human resource activities, project execution, and implementation of HR initiatives and programs in a way that ensures departmental and organizational goals are accomplished.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support administration of company-wide HR initiatives to ensure compliance and an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term
• Partner in developing, updating, and communicating policies and processes for all HR-related programs; counsel employees in policy and procedure interpretation and compliance; evaluate processes for effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Facilitate key activities in the employee lifecycle relating to onboarding, engagement, retention, performance, training & development, separation, and preparing reports as requested
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees in sensitive HR areas, such as employee relations, investigations, and leaves of absence
• Assist with talent acquisition activities and partner in the execution of the attraction, selection, and onboarding strategy; serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers
• Participate in benefit enrollment and administration; provide benefit education to employees including during open enrollment; respond to inquiries and assist with claims; maintain benefit records and reports; liaise with benefit brokers and vendors
• Assist employees with time and leave questions; Process and administer leave of absence requests and related paperwork: medical, personal, disability, and FMLA
• Assist with the administration of the workers’ compensation program, claims monitoring, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, and insurance carriers
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of a wellness program; Manage wellness education on special interest topics focused on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Maintain accurate benefit records and reports; Audit and monitor employee enrollment with carriers and process life status changes
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all monthly benefit billings and invoices
• Assist with plan audits; prepare, collect, and organize data for audit and annual 5500 compliance requirements
• Assist with ACA compliance-related projects including Form 1095c, Federal and State mandated filings, etc.
• Remain up to date with federal, state, and local employment laws, and benefits laws and regulations; ensure the maintenance of compliant employee records and files; monitor programs and processes for compliance; identify areas of risk and recommend improvements
• Conduct objective investigations into general employment matters to ensure a reasonable and compliant response to EEOC and DOL investigations (to include federal and state agency responses) in accordance with state and federal employment laws
• Provide counsel to managers on employment matters and implementing coaching and corrective actions for employee performance and conduct issues; recommend proactive solutions based on business needs and best practices, providing support as needed
• Support and execute activities related to organizational changes, including mergers and acquisitions
• Assist with administration and maintenance of employee-related databases and HR systems; participate in the implementation of new systems as they are identified
• Manage relationships with vendors and external customers
• Participate in research and special projects
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study
• 3+ years’ HR experience and working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines with an emphasis on compensation and benefits administration
• Working knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local statutes and applicable rules and regulations related to the management of employee benefits plans
• Demonstrated ability to provide value-adding counsel and workable solutions to a wide range of employee relations issues
• Microsoft Office proficiency; HRIS administration experience preferred
• High level of detail orientation; ability to work quickly and accurately with complex data required
• Strong customer service orientation; exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Experience supporting initiatives and activities associated with organizationalgrowth/restructuring
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate across all levels and stakeholders of the organization
• Outstanding judgment and decision-making abilities under ambiguous circumstances; ability tosolve problems with a tactful and resourceful approach
• Superior project management skills and time management skills withthe ability to work quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing environment and manage competing priorities
• High level of integrity and adherence to maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to travel one to two times per year for conferences or remote site visits

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May experience long hours of standing and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

All candidates interested in employment with Atlantic Engineering Group, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Atlantic Engineering Group, LLC does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

Atlantic Engineering Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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.