HR GENERALIST 1

Job Title: HR Generalist 1

Professional Pavement Services is a family owned, full-service paving, construction, and property maintenance contractor serving Central and Northern Ohio. We offer comprehensive, year-round construction and maintenance services, including asphalt, concrete, landscaping, power washing, and winter operations. Our mission is to build lasting partnerships and exceed expectations through quality work, safety, and integrity. We take pride in doing things the right way, supporting our team, and delivering work we can stand behind. Built on teamwork, accountability, and respect, we’re looking for people who want steady, hands-on work and the opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people and serves its communities year-round.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for running the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding: Support onboarding requirements and checklists for new hires or rehires including background checks, drug screens, orientation and employee eligibility verifications while coordinating with relevant departments.

• Employee Records: Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Recruitment/Interviewing: Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competences required for the openings.
• Employee Inquires: Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers referring complex and /or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Training/Evaluations: Coordinate and assist with employee training sessions, and performance evaluations.

• Team Members: Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters including terminations; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, company events and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Compliance: Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Other: Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum:

One to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the Human Resources field.

• Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.

• Skills:
• Internet Software;
• Payroll Systems;
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel);
• Human Resource Systems;
• Word Processing Software (Word);
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);

• Presentation software (PowerPoint);

• Other skills required:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Additional Requirements: Ability to pass a drug test as part of a drug-free workplace policy.
• Phone: Must have a cell phone to clock in and out daily and follow other company communications.

Work Schedule

• Schedule is Monday through Friday.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Range: Starting wage aligns with local and is commensurate with experience, versatility, and additional skills.
• Benefits:

• Medical-partial percentage paid by the company after 60 days,
• Dental and vision and other ancillary insurance after 60 days,
• 401K with a company match after 6 months of employment,
• Vesting PTO immediately, available for use after 90 days,
• 90-day probation period.