Human Resources Generalist

Brandstetter Carroll Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

PTO + holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Long/Short-term disability

Life insurance

Gym/Wellness

Job summary

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking an HR Generalist to run day-to-day HR operations across our five offices, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance.

This full-time role reports to the Head of Human Resources and offers a hybrid work schedule after 90 days, a competitive benefits package, and an opportunity to shape the employee experience at an award-winning architecture and engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (or PHR/SPHR) 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.

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.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Payroll

Benefits administration

Compliance

Performance management

HRIS (Paycom)

Policy development

Organization & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR desired

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. (BCI) 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

BCI offers an excellent benefits package designed to support our team members and their families. In addition to standard PTO, employees enjoy paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day!

• Personal Time Off (15 days + 5 holidays + days between Christmas Eve and New Year’s 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