People & Culture Coordinator

People & Culture Coordinator

RDQ is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to support and strengthen our growing team. In this role, you'll oversee a wide range of HR responsibilities including onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, employee engagement initiatives, and day-to-day people operations. You'll play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring our policies and processes run smoothly, and serving as a trusted resource for employees.

At RDQ, our commitment to expertise in the dynamic realm of engineering is evident through a range of specialized services. Our offerings include Transmission Line Design, Distribution Design, Staff Augmentation, Project Management, and proficiency in advanced software solutions like PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Tower. Our projects have spanned various structures, voltage levels, and geographic locationsfrom wood to steel structures, 12kV to 765kV, and heights ranging from 25' to 600'. With successful executions from Northern New Hampshire to Southern California, our team has demonstrated versatility in handling projects of different complexities. Our experienced team is adept at navigating the challenges within the design-build transmission industry. Whether it's addressing corrective pole maintenance or managing full-scale transmission rebuilds, we bring expertise and precision to every project. Our focus is on delivering quality results, ensuring that each project meets industry standards.

RDQ cares about its people more than anything. We both believe and embody the truth that when our people thrive, so does our company. We want you to flourish both in and out of work.

Because of this, RDQ offers competitive compensation and a benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability
• Retirement savings support and profit-sharing
• Unique work-life benefits
• Continuing ed + training & coaching opportunities*

*We really value developing top talent from within- we truly want to see you (and help you!) grow and achieve great things in your career.

Diversity is another core value of ours.

Because of this, RDQ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Please note: we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We also really value and honor your time: so please note that at this point in time, RDQ will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

We are on the hunt for a People & Culture Coordinator based in our Denver or San Diego offices to support the growth of our teams through best-in-class people operations, employee engagement, and HR support initiatives.

This role is focused on supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, L&D, compliance, and culture initiatives. The ideal teammate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and brings energy and ownership to managing multiple HR projects while building strong relationships across all teams.

A DAY IN THE LIFE MIGHT INCLUDE:

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Draft, revise, and implement Performance Support Plans (PSP's) and other disciplinary documentation.
• Guide managers through the employee relations and corrective action process.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state (especially CA) and federal labor laws.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and help ensure internal policies reflect current regulations.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including document collection, system access, and orientation scheduling.
• Conduct exit interviews, ensure timely removal from systems, and manage final pay in compliance with applicable laws.

Benefits Administration:

• Support employees with benefits enrollment, eligibility, and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with brokers and benefit providers as needed.
• Assist in annual open enrollment and tracking of benefit utilization data.

HR Operations:

• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and HRIS records.
• Support internal audits and compliance reporting.
• Assist with policy updates, internal communications, and documentation
• Assist with L&D initiatives, such as tracking training completion or coordinating soft skills workshops.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2-4 years of progressive HR experience preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred but not required
• Experience with Gusto, ADP or similar HRIS platforms is preferred
• Hands-on experience with onboarding, benefits, and offboarding processes
• Strong documentation and professional communication skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE*:

• The job does require the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation, as well as attend occasional client meetings and site visits.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

*Please note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year