HR Generalist

Overview

Embark on an exciting career journey with the Institute for Environmental Assessment, Inc. (IEA)! We are on the lookout for vibrant, motivated individuals to join our team in HR Generalist
. In this role, you will step into a dynamic position where we prioritize your growth and success through comprehensive training and continuous coaching.

As a leading environmental, health, and safety (EHS) consulting firm headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, IEA operates across the state with satellite offices located in Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, Brainerd, and Virginia. We cater to the diverse EHS needs of both public and private organizations, spanning school districts, colleges, cities, counties, hospitals, and various industrial sectors.

Our mission is to care for our clients, people, and business by continually striving to improve. Guided by unwavering values, we operate with integrity and respect for others. We believe in cultivating a work environment that encourages personal growth, innovation, and opportunities, ultimately leading to shared success. Through these principles, we strive to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and contribute to a healthier, safer space for all.

The HR Generalist is responsible for leading many of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. The HR Generalist is a key contributor in areas of compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations and learning and development. This role is a trusted partner to assigned departments and helps support and execute on board business strategies. The HR Generalist effectively manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, resolution and investigations, performance management, talent/succession planning, 360 feedback with a focus on leadership development and developing and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives that drive and support desired short and long-term business goals and objectives.

• Provide HR partnership, for both strategic and tactical initiatives, day-to-day HR support and execution of strategies for assigned groups.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Improve employee engagement and productivity.
• Reduce employment-related risks and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Create strategic policies and provide guidance on HR issues.
• Accesses talent opportunities and performance gaps; oversee talent planning, talent reviews, talent development, and succession planning for assigned business groups.
• Provides day-to-day talent and performance management guidance (coaching, mentoring, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Business acumen
• Change management
• Analytical skills
• People advocacy

• B.S. in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational psychology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the HR Generalist role.

• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background across the HR spectrum to include compensation, HRIS, Operations and Analytics.

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Associates may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as requested by their manager.

The salary for this position is $70,000

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of IEA not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.