HR Generalist

MESA; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Systems is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to drive performance, strengthen culture, and ensure compliance across a multi-state environment. You will partner with leaders and employees to maintain a respectful, compliant workplace.

Join a team committed to Pride, Respect, Trust and play a hands-on role in employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong experience in employee relations, compliance, and multi-state operations.
• Experience administering employee benefits and HR leave programs.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving, multi-site environment.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting operations, logistics, or service-based industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations matters with sound judgment and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states.
• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support recruiting efforts in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Drive performance management processes and accountability.
• Identify and develop high-potential talent.
• Champion Mesa's Pride, Respect, Trust (PRT) culture across all sites.
• Support engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and leadership development.
• Act as a visible, trusted HR presence in the business.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence (Benefits, TA, HRIS).
• Support HR systems, process improvements, and ongoing HR transformation initiatives.
• Assist with M&A integration efforts, including onboarding and cultural alignment.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance

Multi-state operations

Benefits administration

HR leave programs

Leadership coaching

Business acumen

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

HR systems

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1981, Mesa Systems has delivered reliable relocation services locally, coast-to-coast, and internationally. Built on our core values of Pride. Respect. Trust., we take pride in our work, respect our customers and each other, and trust our teams to deliver excellence - every time.

The Role

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to help drive performance, strengthen culture, and ensure compliance across a multi-state environment.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations matters with sound judgment and consistency
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states
• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions

Talent & Performance

• Support recruiting efforts in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• Drive performance management processes and accountability
• Identify and develop high-potential talent

Culture & Engagement

• Champion Mesa's Pride, Respect, Trust (PRT) culture across all sites
• Support engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and leadership development
• Act as a visible, trusted HR presence in the business

HR Operations & Projects

• Partner with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence (Benefits, TA, HRIS)
• Support HR systems, process improvements, and ongoing HR transformation initiatives
• Assist with M&A integration efforts, including onboarding and cultural alignment

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders trust you as a go-to advisor, not just an HR resource
• Employee issues are handled proactively, consistently, and professionally
• You bring structure to ambiguity and help drive business outcomes
• You balance compliance with practical, business-minded solutions
• You help elevate leadership capability and team performance

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong experience in employee relations, compliance, and multi-state operations
• Experience administering employee benefits and HR leave programs
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving, multi-site environment
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting operations, logistics, or service-based industries preferred

Certifications (preferred):

• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar

Why Mesa

• Be part of a growing organization with real impact and visibility
• Help shape the future of HR in a modern, evolving environment
• Work alongside leaders who value partnership and performance
• Culture grounded in Pride. Respect. Trust.