HR Generalist (Denver, CO) (Finance)

SUNLAND ASPHALT

Is the road to your future under construction?

Come join our Award-Winning Team.

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because here at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.'

Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees:

• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• And A Foundation Built on Safety

POSITION PURPOSE

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing administrative and technical duties for the HR team, working closely with HR managers in support of Sunland's objectives. These duties cut across a wide range of HR functions and include detailed work as well as direct contact with Sunland colleagues needing HR's assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy, flexibility, initiative, and professional curiosity.
• Willingness to communicate and respond to colleagues within 24 hours of an inquiry, via phone, e-mail, text, Teams and in person.
• Maintain regular work hours, easy availability, and a dependable schedule to support HR colleagues.
• Knowledgeable point-of-contact offering assistance, to colleagues and vendors as appropriate.
• Confidentiality and discretion, even within the HR Dept. are non-negotiable.

• Maintain the HR compliance calendar.
• Assist with resolving compliance issues in various markets, both governmental and employer based.
• Order, post and maintain mandatory notices and postings as required in the state/county.
• Collect policies, procedures, and precedents in states where Sunland does business.
• Compile audit documentation when requested (for ADOT, City/County, Federal, etc.)
• Use HR Dashboard reporting features where possible, to gather information for audits and reporting.
• Generate and submit mandatory reports on schedule (such as EEOC, VETS-4212, etc.)
• Be familiar with the current edition of the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a basic knowledge of Sunland benefit plans (names of providers, types of plans, etc.)
• Answer basic employee questions, then direct them to the correct channel to resolve issues (HRAlly, Fidelity, etc.)
• Use HR Ally's issue tracking system to resolve matters, opening and closing tickets.
• Audit Fidelity records weekly and monthly, to capture all eligible employee data and verify appropriate status.
• Respond to Medical Support notices in a timely manner and file accordingly.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment communication and meetings.
• Monitor, process and respond to Unemployment (UI) claims.
• Respond to requests within stated deadlines.
• Contact managers for additional details, paperwork, and statements when necessary.
• Represent Sunland's interests in UI actions as necessary.
• Review state laws regarding disciplinary actions including terminations, etc.

• Any, and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration Skills, Communication Proficiency and Customer/Client Focus.
• Leadership, Decision Making and Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving and Thoroughness.
• Project Management and Time Management.

SAFETY

• This is considered a non-safety-sensitive position but is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OHSA regulations.
• All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in a professional office environment that routinely uses standard office equipment requiring the ability to communicate in person and over the telephone with other employees, the ability to interpret printed materials and a computer screen, the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, the ability to lift and carry supplies and files weighing up to 10 pounds and to move about the inside of the office to access supplies, office machinery, etc.
• May be required to work on a project site and if so, would be exposed to all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS

• This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties dema

TRAVEL

• Minimal travel required with advanced notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience

• Two-four years minimum of related HR experience is preferred.
• Commitment to setting and meeting deadlines is important.
• English-language fluency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension is needed.
• Previous work in a construction environment is helpful.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to use them - to answer questions, research issues, find documentation, provide feedback, and present information.
• Service-oriented with internal and external customers.
• Have a working knowledgeable of applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Willing to suggest best practices and process improvements through the HRPBs.
• Demonstrated success in a dynamic, frequently changing, and fast paced environment.
• Team player who able to work effectively in an independent setting.
• Critical thinker who proactively anticipates problems and is solution oriented.
• Proficiency in suing MS Office Suite is necessary.
• Strive to embody Sunland's CORES.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• A valid driver's license and a clean motor-vehicle record preferred.
• Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

• Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This job description is not meant to encompass all tasks and or job responsibilities, but rather it is meant to provide the employee with a general summary of what the position entails. Sunland Asphalt has the right to amend or revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.