Human Resources Generalist/Liaison - Staffing Focused

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Human Resources Generalist/Liaison - Staffing Focused

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Description of Company

Barr is a consulting company that integrates engineering and environmental expertise to help clients develop, manage, process, and restore natural resources across North America and around the world. We have been employee owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Today, we have over 900 employees across the U.S and Canada who work with clients in the mining, power, fuels, public, and manufacturing sectors, as well as attorneys, developers, and others with complex problems.

Why Choose Barr?

If you are looking for an employee-owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Barr is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer mentor and coaching programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers, along with opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.

Summary

The person in this position will work as part of the Human Resources team, assigned to a business unit and acting as a liaison to corporate HR. The role will focus on staffing and HR-related activities for the primary business unit as well as sharing best practices across business units, providing a consistent and positive experience for candidates and staff, and, over time, participating in ongoing process improvements and initiatives that support the company and business unit's HR strategies. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization through teamwork and shared success.

This role will involve staffing-related activities, ongoing processes, and HR initiatives. Responsibilities may include:

+ Staffing - At least 80% of this position involves evaluating workloads; working with stakeholders to identify staffing needs; evaluating and recommending methods of sourcing and recruiting candidates; developing job postings; screening resumes; coordinating interviews; interviewing, evaluating, and selecting candidates as part of a team; delivering offers; and assisting with new employee integration.

+ HR initiatives and processes - The other 20% is a combination of liaison activities in the business unit and work on corporate HR initiatives and processes. This person will participate in HR processes and initiatives such as benchmarking research, annual processes such as performance feedback, policy updates, HR training program coordination, or other HR efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, or a related area

+ 1+ years of experience screening resumes and participating in recruiting and interviewing processes, including experience with applicant tracking systems

+ Knowledge of employment law

+ Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel

+ Problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to use judgment and initiative in HR-related activities

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

+ Strong client service focus and demonstrated ability to deliver results

+ Strong organizational skills including ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

+ Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strong interest and aptitude for gathering, analyzing, reporting, and portraying data in a concise format

+ Experience recruiting, interviewing, and selecting engineering and scientist candidates

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Barr Engineering Co.

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