Senior Human Resources Generalist           

At ESS our motto is, “Every day counts!” We take opportunities every day to grow and better our company as well as our employees.

OVERVIEW: The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting and executing a wide range of HR functions including employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR policy implementation. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and leadership, ensuring HR practices align with business goals and foster a positive workplace culture. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Conduct investigations related to workplace concerns and recommend appropriate actions.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Other special projects as assigned by HR Director.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
• In office Monday-Thursday, Fridays remote

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• HR certification preferred (SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

ESS ADVANTAGES:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD)
• 401(k)
• PTO (personal, vacation, sick, Volunteer time off, Mental health day)

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.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly stands, walks, sits, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaches with hands and arms, talk or hear.

VISION REQUIREMENTS - Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) to work on the computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons, with or without notice.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.