Human Resources Generalist - Reno Market

Human Resources Generalist

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Performs Human Resources related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, employment and training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Sources candidates, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry level, professional and technical job openings.
• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job related requirements.
• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Performs benefit administration to include change reporting and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Conducts benefits orientation to employees.
• Facilitates and/or provides training to the workforce.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs
• Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Represents the company for unemployment claims.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred;
• Minimum of three years related experience;
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Competencies

• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment is that which is typical of an office setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.