HR Generalist

Brandstetter Carroll Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to run day-to-day HR operations across its five offices, reporting to the Head of Human Resources.

The role focuses on recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance. You will manage full recruiting cycle, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, payroll oversight, and help maintain the employee handbook, with travel to Ohio and Texas as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of HR experience
• SHRM-CP/SCHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR highly desired
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruiting cycle, from job posting through offer, plus onboarding and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Lead employee engagement efforts, including surveys, events, and stay and exit interviews.
• Oversee payroll and administer health and retirement benefits, including open enrollment.
• Keep the firm compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws, and help maintain policies and the employee handbook.
• Facilitate the annual performance review process and support training and development programs.
• Serve as the HRIS (Paycom) administrator and look for ways to streamline HR processes.
• Travel periodically to BCI offices in Ohio and Texas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

HR Generalist Lexington, KY

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. is an award winning, nationally prominent firm of Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Planners founded in 1979 with the express purpose of providing professional design services to public sector clients on a regional basis. Since the firm's inception, BCI has grown to include a staff of over 80 members with offices in Lexington, Kentucky (headquarters), Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas and Denton, Texas. At Brandstetter Carroll Inc. we improve community and quality of life.

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, self-driven HR Generalist to join our Lexington, KY office. This is a full-time position which will report to the Head of Human Resources. The HR Generalist will run day-to-day HR operations across our five offices, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance. If you enjoy hands-on HR work, juggle priorities well, and want to help shape the employee experience at a growing architecture and engineering firm, we'd love to hear from you.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full recruiting cycle, from job posting through offer, plus onboarding and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Lead employee engagement efforts, including surveys, events, and stay and exit interviews.
• Oversee payroll and administer health and retirement benefits, including annual open enrollment.
• Keep the firm compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws, and help maintain policies and the employee handbook.
• Facilitate the annual performance review process and support training and development programs.
• Serve as the HRIS (Paycom) administrator and look for ways to streamline HR processes.
• Travel periodically to BCI offices in Ohio and Texas.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management), or PHR/SPHR (HR Certification Institute), highly desired.
• 6+ years of HR experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Driven, highly self-motivated, and passionate about HR, with the ability to work with little oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization's HRIS (Paycom) and talent management systems.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Personal Time Off (15 days + 5 holidays + days between Christmas Eve and New Years Day)
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days employment
• Company Paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Discounted YMCA membership or Gym Reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matching
• Company Paid Financial Planner
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Many more benefits!

Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. (BCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BCI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Learn more about our work at www.brandstettercarroll.com