Senior Human Resources Generalist

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.

OUR OPENING

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in delivering HR programs to employees, facilitating
processes, and managing the day-to-day operations of the HR function. This role is responsible for fostering a positive
workplace culture, compliance with HR policies and regulations, and contributes to the overall success of the
organization in partnership with employees and managers. This role will be responsible for specific business clients as
well as leading HR processes as SME across the organization while leading and/or partnering with the HR team for
effective delivery and outcomes.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST?

Employee Relations & Experience

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and management, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and
  promoting productive work environment
• Build strong communication and foster a positive workplace culture with our office & field employees.
• Recommend policy changes or new initiatives to drive employee satisfaction and retention.
• Address employee disputes and conflicts professionally and confidentially, seeking to find fair and equitable
  resolutions.
• Responsible for managing and conducting employee relations investigations, addressing employee's concerns to
  resolve employee issues.
• Collaborate with management to implement performance review processes and provide guidance to leaders on
  delivering effective feedback to drive a performance-based culture.
• Responsible for enabling and delivering HR process in areas such as performance management, employee
  lifecycle-on/offboarding, employee engagement, annual compensation review, EEO reporting, leave
  management.
• Responsible for providing feedback and recommendations to leadership for continuous improvement aimed at
  enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
• Implement the performance management process to ensure all employees understand how their role
  contributes to achieving company goals, foster regular feedback and actively develop.
• Identify leadership, supervisor and professional development needs to develop talent, deliver on organizational
  outcomes and prepare for future talent needs.

Compliance

• Stay up to date with labor laws and regulations, ensuring that our organization remains in compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring processes & procedures are designed to follow all pre & post-employment policies and procedures (i.e. DOT pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing )
• Create documentation and ensure records are retained according to the retention schedule for personnel file
  compliance.
• Champion company policies and procedures in orientation for new employees, providing key information to
  help employees be successful.

Other HR Responsibilities

• Support recruitment efforts through partnering with recruiters to align on qualification, interview process,
  position needs, workforce planning or other recruiting events.
• Participate in employee new hire orientation or other training initiatives upon request.
• Advise on FMLA, Journey Group's Leave of Absence, Paid Parental Leave programs upon request and collaborate
  with the Compensation & Benefits Administer to ensure compliance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employees and organizational information to protect company operations
  and ensure compliance with privacy regulations

EXPERINCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field of study preferred.
• 10 years progressive HR experience including employee relations, benefits administration and leader coaching.
• SHRM CP or PHR Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED

• Advanced knowledge of the human resources field, including knowledge of federal, state, and local employment
  laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, prioritizing, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adapt well to change, and critical
  attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with others using sensitivity and
  respect in a diverse workforce.
• Ethically maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all privileged information that is used or observed in the
  course of performing job duties.
• Proficient in applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems, and Applicant
  Tracking Systems required. Experience with multiple HRIS systems; Vista by Viewpoint is a plus.
• Possess a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and evidence of insurability is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

BENEFITS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WITH JOURNEY GROUP

At Journey Group, we offer a variety of different perks and benefits. We offer competitive pay, annual review with pay increase opportunity, annual bonus, and Spanish/English bilingual premium pay. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, flex spending account, health savings account with a company match, short term disability, employer paid long term disability, along with a wellness program.

We want our employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

As a Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will be eligible for a company provided cell phone and clothing allowance.

OUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!

If you are ready to join our mission of positively impacting lives by building community, please submit a resume online or stop in and fill out an application at 4500 W 58th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.