Human Resource Generalist

HR Generalist

WGM Group is seeking an HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Missoula, MT. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle while helping ensure our HR programs, processes, and policies are effective, compliant, and employee-focused. As part of a collaborative HR team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, employee support, compliance, and HR operations. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and creating a positive experience for employees at every stage of their career with WGM.

What You Will Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications. • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience. • Administer leave programs, including FMLA and other protected leaves. • Support employee benefit programs, open enrollment, and employee education efforts. • Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, benefits, and employment-related questions. • Maintain HR records and administer HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. • Coordinate performance review processes and support employee development initiatives. • Assist with compliance activities, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement of HR programs and processes.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 2-5 years of progressive HR experience, including recruiting, benefits, leave administration, or HR compliance. • Working knowledge of HR best practices and applicable employment laws and regulations. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. • Experience with HRIS platforms; ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus. • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR credential, or desire to pursue professional certification.

About WGM Group:

WGM Group is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary firm focused on civil engineering design, planning, survey, environmental, and natural resource management. For over 50 years, WGM Group has helped create healthy communities, improved the natural environment, and enhanced regional infrastructure by working with our trusted partners in both the government and private sectors. WGM Group is a great place to work thanks to the commitment to service demonstrated by the people we hire and the spirit of teamwork that is so much a part of the work environment. WGM Group is committed to the communities in which we do business. We contribute a portion of our profits to making our communities a better place to live. The company is founded on the principles of hard work and professional competence, while striving to create a fun and enjoyable workplace. WGM Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. WGM Group complies with all state and federal non-discrimination laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964 as amended and the new Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.