HR Generalist

Uintahgroup; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying is seeking an experienced HR professional to support a broader HR system for UELS employees. You will handle day-to-day HR functions, including talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training, and policy administration.

You will also manage compliance, work-authorizations, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims. Onboarding, background checks, motor vehicle reports, and new hire orientation will be coordinated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in HR Management or related field required; 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• Working knowledge of general HR practices and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR functions and a range of HR responsibilities.
• Manage talent development, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, training, record-keeping, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements; manage work-authorizations, workers' compensation, unemployment claims.

Skills

HR Management

Employee Relations

Payroll Software

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in HR Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

Benefits Administration Software

Job description

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying is looking for an experienced HR professional to become an integral part of a broader HR support system for UELS employees (Team Members).

This position is responsible for the day-to-day HR functions and performs a range of HR responsibilities including: talent management and development, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, training, record-keeping, performance management, policy administration and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for compliance, work-authorizations, workers compensation administration, unemployment insurance claims and management.

Oversees the onboarding process including offer letters, background checks, motor vehicle reports, facilitate new hire orientation training, etc.

Performs database management: HRIS, benefit administration, and payroll-related databases.

Maintains positive relationships Management and Team Members, HR partners, community partners, state and federal employment agencies, schools, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a Bachelor's in HR Management or related field plus 2-5 years of experience. Related experience or certifications may satisfy education requirements. Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR).

Must have a working knowledge of general HR practices and employment regulations. General understanding of HR and payroll software.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be proactive and professional, with a "get the job done right" attitude. Must be able to operate with limited supervision and be able to learn and adapt in a changing business environment.