Human Resources Generalist

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Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the HR Director in supporting designated geographic regions. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefit administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.
SALARY RANGE: $ 75,000 - 90,000 annually (Bay Area range)
BENEFITS:

• Group medical, vision and dental insurance including choice of two benefit plans - a PPO plan and a high deductible / Health Saving Account Plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability plans, group Life Insurance, and AD&D plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans (for health care and dependent care)
• Untracked / Unmeasured vacation.
• Sick Leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a carryover of 80 hours
• 9 paid Holidays each year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first three percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (Pre-Tax) and Roth (post -tax) contribution options in our 401(k) plan.
• We're also proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It's 100% company funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all of BNB's regions.
• Provide primary support to recruitment effort for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, students, and temporary employees; including managing full range of company's recruiting services (career site, commercial recruiting services, external recruiters, employment agencies, and internal referral programs). Effectively administrative tasks to assure quality of candidate pool and effective communications with applicants, candidates, hiring managers and partners.
• Fulfill new employee onboarding duties as assigned.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures;
• Monitor performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Administer and provide expert counsel on benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Perform all necessary filing and administration of human resource records, including employee files, and EEO-1 report.
• Assist with new-employee orientations.
• Serve as a resource to managers on managing performance and creating a high- performance work culture. Provide helpful behaviorally specific feedback; Share information and counsel others to be more successful; Provide effective coaching.
• Support employees in their efforts to excel in their role and achieve job goals (e.g., by providing resources, removing obstacles, serving as a buffer); Stay informed about employee's progress and performance through both formal methods (e.g. status reports) and informal methods (e.g. networking, being available/accessible, and observing). Deal firmly and promptly with performance challenges.
• Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database. Analyze people metrics.
• Maintain compliance with federal and CA regulations concerning employment.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with work visa requirements, a plus.
• Manage related vendor budget & contracts (e.g., recruiting services, training providers, insurance providers).
• Oversee training and development program.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and 3 years of Human Resources experience, OR A master's degree in Human Resources Management and 1 year of experience in the HR field, OR 6 years of experience in the HR field, OR any similar combination of education and experience.
• HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) required.
• Ability to apply the principles and practices of human resource management to contribute to the success of the business; Core bodies of knowledge are employment, human resource development, total rewards, risk management, HR technology knowledge, and employee relations.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with initiative.
• Ability to stimulate enthusiasm and commitment in others to accomplish common objectives.
• Ability to learn quickly; maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations, demonstrating service, courtesy and efficiency.
• Must have 2+ years of HRIS experience.
• Must be proficient MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Previous experience and strong working knowledge in professional services or construction industry is preferred.
• Experience working with labor unions preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BNB believes in collaboration, team-building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.
Note: BNBuilders retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.
In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.
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