Sr. HR Generalist 10/21/21

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Job description

About Middough
Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Southeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

Position and Responsibilities
As a Senior HR Generalist with Middough, you will coordinate and collaborate on talent acquisition and human resources efforts within Middough's professional environment and as part of the corporate HR team. The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for full cycle recruiting, building a talent network, employee on-boarding, HR administration, basic employee relations, various human resources assignments, and employee HR support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Source and attract candidates using multiple social media platforms, third party recruiting platforms and other best practices to build a robust candidate talent pool.
• Conduct and manage candidate interviews, interview schedules, candidate evaluations and debrief sessions.
• Maintain the Middough recruiting tracker in collaboration with the recruiting team and take ownership of recruiting action items.
• Stay abreast of and collaborate in the implementation of recruiting trends, speed to hire initiatives, technologies, and best practices.
• Prepare and deliver high quality and timely candidate employment offers in collaboration with the HR team.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and career fairs with colleges, universities, and community college placement offices to enhance the Middough talent pool; schedule and attend interviews and be engaged in activities.
• Collaborate with the HR team to enhance the candidate onboarding and orientation experience and programs.
• Partner with HR Director and Manager on exit interviews.
• In collaboration with the HR Director and Manager, assist managers with employee relations matters, Middough policies, and legal compliance based on Middough practices and applicable federal and state regulations.
• With the HR team, coordinate new hire and random background screening and drug testing program(s) based on client-specific requirements and/or third-party consortiums as assigned.
• Advocate for, support and motivate a positive culture and employee morale through company-wide relationship building and team collaboration.
• As part of the corporate HR team, collaborate with all corporate functions and business units on joint HR and business initiatives.
• Assist with personnel file maintenance according to legal requirements and Middough guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, or related field.
• SHRM's CP, SCP and/or Talent Acquisition Specialty credential(s) a plus.
• 3-5 years of hands-on professional and/or technical full cycle recruiting experience is required.
• 2-4 years of hands-on human resources experience to include employee relations skills, HR administration, basic benefit knowledge, and HRIS system knowledge is required.
• Recruiting experience in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction consulting arenas highly preferred.
• Understanding of full cycle recruiting methods and best practices, Applicant Tracking Systems, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Highly effective and engaging verbal and written communication skills both with employees and managers at all levels in the organization while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• High degree of integrity in adhering to corporate policy and within all HR activities.
• Strong ability to take initiative, work independently, be self-motivated, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.

What Middough Offers
We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
• Flexible Start Times
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.

Middough Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity and actively recruits minority, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.