Regional Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Terracon is currently seeking a Regional Human Resources Generalist to support our growing operations across Eastern North Carolina, including our offices in Wilmington, Raleigh, Greenville, and Elizabeth City. This position plays a key role in partnering with leaders and employees on a variety of HR initiatives, including employee relations, performance management, recruiting support, onboarding, compliance, and talent development.

We're looking for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, providing strategic support to managers, and contributing to a strong employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative and an organization that is best at people.


Regional Human Resources plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace environment. HR professionals are responsible for managing employee relations (ER), recruitment, onboarding, and development, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal regulations. Responsible for handling a variety of tasks, including responding to employee inquiries, processing HR transactions, conducting background checks and drug screens, and maintaining employee documentation. Additionally, Regional Human Resources involves administering HR programs, supporting staffing efforts, and communicating HR concerns to leadership, all while upholding safety guidelines and quality standards. The Regional HR Generalist will solely support the HR activities of the Eastern North Carolina region and may receive support from a Regional HR Coordinator if the region size or volume dictates.

Responsibilities

• Perform regional HR activities including but not limited to employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development, communications, training, culture & wellbeing to ensure consistency and supporting regional performance.
• Collaborate with the People Team to ensure effective communication to Operations.
• Support the region's HR compliance and strategy needs through consistent performance of HR work such as process and policy interpretation and implementation, training, and initiatives.
• Administer regional HR programs, including, but not limited to, recruiting, performance management, employee wellbeing, and training and development as the regional subject matter expert for HR programs.
• Foster employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
• Identify staffing and recruiting needs and support hiring and regional recruiting best practices.
• Communicate HR related concerns and escalate complex employee relations situations to corporate HR leadership.
• May process employee-related transactions and changes such as new hires and terminations in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to assure accuracy and compliance with law and company guidelines. Process background checks and drug screens.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 4 years' progressive HR experience in a generalist capacity. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years' related experience.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Business acumen or ability to quickly acquire business knowledge.

• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  About Us
  Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
  Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.