Generalist, HR, HWAD

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Hawthorne, NV seeks an on-site HR Generalist to support employees and managers under a complex, unionized government contract. The role manages routine HR matters, coordinates employment processes, and ensures accurate documentation in compliance with policy, contract, and law.

Work closely with the HR Manager and corporate HR, escalating complex employee-relations and labor issues as needed while maintaining system accuracy and timely responses at the site.

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee questions, employment documentation, HR transactions, and routine employee-relations matters.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce or working with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Experience in government contracting or another highly regulated environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee-relations practices, and personnel administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers; research issues, coordinate resolutions, ensure follow-through.
• Manage routine employee-relations matters and support complex cases with HR Manager; escalate significant risk.
• Process and document employment actions (hiring, transfers, promotions, leaves, separations) per policies and law.
• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding with Talent Acquisition and managers; support background checks and new-hire processing.
• Support administration of collective bargaining agreements; provide guidance on contract requirements.
• Prepare routine HR reports, trackers, and workforce data; suggest practical process improvements.

Skills

HR transactions

Employee relations

Employment documentation

Confidential information

Education

BA/BS in HR or related

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Generalist provides on-site HR support to employees and managers working under a complex, unionized government contract. The role independently manages routine HR matters, coordinates employment processes, and helps ensure that employee information, documentation, and actions are handled accurately and in accordance with company, contract, and legal requirements. The HR Generalist works closely with the HR Manager and corporate HR teams, escalating complex employee-relations and labor matters as appropriate.

This role is on site in Hawthorne, NV.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers on inquiries involving company policies, attendance, leave, benefits, performance processes, employment status, and workplace concerns. Research issues, provide accurate information, coordinate resolutions, and ensure follow-through on employee requests. Maintain a visible and responsive HR presence at the contract site. 30%
• Manage routine employee-relations matters and support the HR Manager with more complex cases involving performance, conduct, attendance, workplace conflict, and corrective action. Gather facts, conduct preliminary reviews, prepare documentation, maintain case records, and coordinate communications. Escalate matters involving significant risk, potential litigation, serious misconduct, or complex contractual issues. 20%
• Process and document employment actions, including hires, transfers, promotions, position changes, leaves, disciplinary actions, and separations. Verify that actions are supported by appropriate documentation and comply with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, wage determinations, customer requirements, and applicable law. Maintain accurate personnel files and support audit, reporting, and records-retention requirements. 20%
• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding activities with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and corporate HR. Support background checks, credentialing, employment documentation, orientation, and new-hire processing. 15%
• Support the day-to-day administration of collective bargaining agreements and other labor-related requirements. Coordinate grievance documentation, maintain tracking logs, gather information for responses, and assist with meetings and other labor-relations activities. Provide managers with routine guidance on contract requirements and refer interpretation questions or complex matters to the HR Manager. 10%
• Prepare routine HR reports, trackers, and workforce data for the HR Manager and contract leadership. Support the communication and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and standard operating practices. Identify recurring questions, documentation gaps, or process issues and recommend practical improvements. 5%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience handling employee questions, employment documentation, HR transactions, and routine employee-relations matters.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce or working with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Experience in government contracting or another highly regulated environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee-relations practices, and personnel administration.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, follow-through, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information, work independently, exercise sound judgment, and **escalate** issues appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Required
• 3+ years HR experience in a generalist role. Required

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,680 - $92,520. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).