Temporary Full-Time Human Resources Specialist

IGS Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Telehealth benefits

Employer HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leaves

Employee hardship fund

Job summary

IGS Energy is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) unit, partnering with leaders to attract, develop and retain talent while advancing business goals. This role drives talent acquisition initiatives, interviews entry-level candidates, supports onboarding, and helps shape the employee experience.

You will advise managers on performance, employee relations and organizational effectiveness, collaborating with HR leadership to implement programs, analyze workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist capacity.
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action and workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition initiatives for C&I, collaborating with leaders and the TA team to identify hiring needs.
• Interview entry-level candidates, assess qualifications and provide hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate and support onboarding and training initiatives for new hires.
• Coach managers on effectively managing employee performance and development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management and organizational effectiveness.

Job description

The HR Generalist will support the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business unit by partnering with leaders to attract, develop and retain talent while supporting broader business objectives. This role will play a key part in driving talent acquisition (TA) initiatives, including interviewing entry-level candidates, developing career pathing frameworks, supporting new-hire onboarding and identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience. The position will also serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness and other day-to-day HR matters. Working closely with HR leadership and the broader HR team, this individual will help implement people initiatives, identify workforce trends and support the continued growth and success of the C&I business.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Support TA initiatives for C&I, collaborating with leaders and the TA team to identify and address hiring needs.
• Collaborate with C&I on recruiting efforts for entry-level positions, including interviewing candidates, assessing qualifications and providing hiring recommendations.
• Support early-career recruiting initiatives, including internship programs, campus recruiting and building talent pipelines.
• Coach managers on effectively managing employee performance, recognizing achievements and addressing development needs.
• Coordinate and support training and leadership development initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Onboarding

• Conduct HR meet-and-greets with new hires to build relationships, introduce HR resources and support their transition into the organization.
• Conduct exit interviews, identify turnover trends and share actionable insights with HR and business leadership.
• Partner with leaders to develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Business Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, team development and other people-related matters.
• Support organizational planning, including team structure, workforce needs, promotions and compensation recommendations.
• Partner with HR leadership on organizational changes, change management initiatives and other business priorities.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team to implement programs and initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns and company policies.
• Independently manage employee relations issues, including performance concerns, attendance, conduct, employee conflicts and policy violations.
• Coach managers through corrective action, performance improvement plans and employee separations, partnering with HR leadership and legal on complex or higher-risk situations.
• Promote consistent and fair application of HR policies while balancing employee needs, business priorities and organizational risk.
• Provide general HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, including transfers, leaves, accommodations and offboarding.

HR Initiatives, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with the HR team to implement HR programs, policies and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support employees and managers, partnering with HR leadership, Compliance and Legal on employment matters as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, manager resources and the employee experience.
• Support HR projects as needed.
• Leverage workforce data and employee feedback to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and recommend improvements.

Broad understanding of HR practices, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, talent development and employee engagement.

Strong coaching and communication skills, with the ability to translate HR practices into practical guidance for managers.

Experience managing employee relations matters and sensitive employee situations.

Ability to balance employee needs, business priorities and organizational policies.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR leadership and other HR functions.

Ability to navigate employment practices across different jurisdictions and partner with HR leadership and Legal on country-specific requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.

2 to 4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist capacity.

Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action and workplace investigations.

Experience supporting recruiting initiatives and interviewing candidates.

Experience supporting employees in Canada and offshore teams preferred but not required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included.

This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Comprehensive coverage including medical (plus free telehealth), dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions.

Family Planning Support

• Extensive assistance with Maven, paid family and caregiver leave, and fertility, adoption, and surrogacy services.

Financial Readiness

• Strong financial foundation with a 401(k) plan, company match, and access to financial wellbeing tools.

Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, employee hardship fund, and a wide range of additional perks.

It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please contact .