Casella Construction is seeking to add a Senior Human Resources Generalist to our Human Resources Team. The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting employees in the Transportation, Aggregate, and Maintenance Departments at Casella Construction, Inc. In this hands-on role, the Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide leadership for the human resources processes of Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management, Employee/Career Development and HRIS.

Please note this position is not remote.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and administers the benefits program at Casella Construction. Ensures benefits comply with plan documents and federal and state regulations such as ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.
• Leads the design, implementation, and administration of the performance evaluation process; connects the process to talent management strategies.
• Drives a pay for performance compensation system and ensures equitable pay for employees across the organization. Conducts wage survey analysis, as necessary.
• Leads employee development and career pathing initiatives. Identifies current and future learning and development needs through job and career pathing analysis, professional development discussions, annual performance evaluations, and consultation with managers and leadership.
• Develops and implements Human Resources Information System solutions and related analytics. Will maintain employee information once implemented.
• Significantly contributes to a culture and working environment that is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through Talent Management strategies.
• Drafts and amends Human Resources related documents such as the employee handbook, operations guidebook, job descriptions, etc.
• Creates reports and metrics designed to provide employee related insight that helps drive business decisions.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations including EEO, FLSA, OFCCP, and ADA.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible human resources experience in the areas of Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management, Employee Development, and HRIS.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices.

Attributes:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in an inclusive, team-oriented human resources environment.
• Excellent customer support skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage numerous responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
• Strong bias for action and a sense of urgency. Resolves issues quickly.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develop solutions, and recommend an effective course of action.
• Systemic attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written, verbal, and platform communications capabilities.
• Must demonstrate empathetic active listening skills.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing and implementing an HRIS application a plus.