Human Resource Generalist
** This position will be based at our partner company, Rocky Mountain Electric (RME)
RME Core Values:
Willingness to Learn and Grow * Loyalty * Leadership * Expectation of Excellence * Professionalism
Rooted in family values since 1978, RME is a dynamic, multi-state operation with teams across Idaho and Utah. Driven by integrity and fueled by hard work, we take pride in building lasting relationships and delivering excellence in everything we do.
Summary:The HR Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for managing a wide range of HR functions and providing guidance to employees and managers. This role combines hands-on HR administration with strategic support, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, policy compliance, and performance management. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor, ensures adherence to legal and organizational requirements, and supports initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, while also fostering a positive work
environment.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
• Provide support to HR Department and HR Manager.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on workplace issues.
• Support administration of benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Act as point of contact for HR projects that require cross-department collaboration.
• Assist managers in workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead or support full-cycle recruitment for key positions.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure compliance and smooth integration for new hires.
• Analyze trends in turnover, engagement, or performance and recommend solutions.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors; refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff or HR Manager.
• Participate in key HR initiatives and support organizational change.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Help create an inclusive and fun culture by implementing meaningful opportunities for teams to interact.
• Promote company culture and employee satisfaction.
• Enforce company policies and practices.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position requires occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours.
Competencies:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional follow-through abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Engaging; has a natural like of people.
• Dependable.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ability to build trust and demonstrate empathy.
• Open and proactive communication; able to articulate ideas clearly and enthusiastically.
• Ability to work at strategic, creative, and tactical levels.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and great attitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proficient with or ability to quickly learn HRIS and similar computer applications.
Supervisory Responsibility:
• Enforces policies and procedures.
• Enforces safety and work performance standards and regulations.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of human resources experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience with private equity groups and multiple locations a plus.