Experienced HR Generalist

For over 20 years, AUI Power has been a trusted leader in the utility industry. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and team-oriented work environment where every employee can thrive. Guided by our core values - Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It – we hold ourselves to a higher standard. From hiring and development to recognition and advancement, we reward those who exemplify these values. Our people are dependable and inspired—and together we are a passionate team building powerful partnerships. Summary: We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and solutions-oriented Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle while partnering with leadership to drive strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who can balance day-to-day HR operations with long-term organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary HR focal point for our employees. Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and policy interpretation. Administer employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and other related employee benefits. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Partner with payroll to ensure personnel actions and data are accurately processed. Support compensation administration, job descriptions, organizational development, and workforce planning. Lead employee engagement, recognition, retention, wellness, and development initiatives. Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, employee handbook content, and HR documentation. Maintain HRIS data integrity, prepare HR metrics and reporting (turnover, retention, recruiting, benefits utilization, absenteeism) to support data-driven decision-making. Coordinate performance management, succession planning, talent development, and change management initiatives.Participate in internal audits, compliance reporting, and continuous process improvement. Monitor employment law changes and recommend policy updates. Additional HR related duties as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations. Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Strong working knowledge of EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, & ERISA Experience administering benefits and leaves of absence. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Self-starter with strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Preferred Qualifications: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred. Experience with BambooHR. What you'll get at AUI Inc: Excellent healthcare options: Low-cost medical, vision, prescriptions, employee assistance program, and more! Free dental and additional Health Incentive discounts available Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with up to 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit Family Focus & Balance: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave, and more! Wellness: On-site fitness center Other Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus, hotel and per diem pay (when applicable) AUI Inc (Power) is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr auipower