Principal Human Resources Generalist

Job Overview

• The Principal HR Generalist delivers end‑to‑end HR operational support for a
• project workforce, including onboarding, performance management administration,
• employee relations support, total rewards administration, employee mobility
• coordination, reporting, and offboarding activities. This role independently
• manages complex, high‑volume, and time‑sensitive HR operations typical of
• project environments, ensures compliance with company policies and local
• requirements, and maintains accurate HR data and documentation. The Principal HR
• Generalist acts as the senior operational authority on‑site, escalating
• strategic or policy‑setting matters while owning execution and resolution at the
• project level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Performance Management & Talent Reviews
• Own operational execution of performance management processes for

project‑based employees

• Ensure project‑specific timelines, system readiness, and data accuracy
• Support and facilitate calibration and talent review sessions
• Resolve complex performance process issues within established policy
• Serve as the on‑site escalation point for performance management

administration

• Inclusion & Belonging
• Execute Inclusion & Belonging initiatives at the project site
• Ensure participation tracking and compliance with global programs
• Support site‑specific communications and activities aligned to

enterprise standards

• Talent Acquisition
• Support project hiring activities, including onboarding readiness and

workforce ramp‑up coordination

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to ensure

smooth execution of hiring plans

• Resolve onboarding and mobilization issues impacting project schedules
• Employee Relations
• Independently manage employee relations cases at the project site within

established policy

• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Conduct fact‑finding and documentation for employee relations matters
• Identify employee relations trends and escalate risks impacting the

project workforce

• Total Rewards
• Administer compensation and benefits transactions for project employees

within defined frameworks

• Resolve complex benefits, pay, and allowance inquiries related to

project assignments

• Support operational execution of annual compensation and benefits

initiatives for project populations

• Coordinate with Total Rewards COE on exceptions and data issues
• Employee Mobility
• Coordinate project‑based mobility activities, including relocation,

travel, and assignment documentation

• Serve as the primary on‑site HR contact for mobility‑related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with mobility, immigration, and assignment processes

in coordination with the COE

• Talent Analytics
• Produce and validate HR reports related to project workforce metrics
• Ensure accuracy of job, position, and employee data for project

reporting

• Provide workforce data and insights to support project staffing and

compliance needs

• Identify data quality issues and drive resolution
• Training & Career Development
• Support administration of training and certification requirements for

project employees

• Monitor completion of mandatory and project‑specific training
• Coordinate with Learning and Development COE on site‑based training

needs

• Recognition
• Execute employee recognition programs at the project site
• Support managers with recognition processes and documentation
• Ensure timely processing and accurate recordkeeping
• Strategic Workforce Planning & National Content
• Maintain workforce data accuracy to support project staffing and

forecasting.

• Coordinate National Content requirements, documentation, and reporting

where applicable

• Identify gaps or risks impacting workforce availability and escalate

appropriately

• Other Responsibilities
• Serve as the senior HR operational presence at the project site
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to HR Generalists and Associates

assigned to the project

• Coordinate closely with HR Business Partners to ensure alignment between

project execution and enterprise standards

• Partner with COEs to ensure global programs are executed effectively in

a project environment

• Lead operational problem‑solving to address workforce issues impacting

project delivery

• Ensure compliance with HR systems, data governance, audit, and local

requirements

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential Qualifications and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in HR generalist or operational HR roles, preferably

in a project‑based or EPC environment.

• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, and

HR systems.

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast‑paced, on‑site

environments.

• Experience managing complex, high‑volume HR operations.
• Strong judgment and problem‑solving skills within established policy

frameworks.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with project leadership

and employees.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with

discretion.

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