Corporate HR Generalist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At RS, we are redefining how the world builds reliable energy infrastructure. We design and manufacture advanced composite utility poles that are lighter, stronger, and longer-lasting than traditional materials such as wood, steel, and concrete. Our poles are engineered for superior performance in the most demanding environments, providing utilities with a durable, low-maintenance, and sustainable solution for a more resilient grid.

With operations in North America and customers across 30+ countries, RS is a leader in grid resilience, driven by our values of Safety, Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork.

We're looking for a Corporate HR Generalist to join our Corporate Human Resources team and help support the continued growth and development of our HR function.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Corporate HR Manager across a broad range of HR responsibilities, including the employee lifecycle, HR systems, policies and processes, benefits and leave administration, compliance, reporting, and company-wide HR initiatives.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both the day-to-day work of HR and the opportunity to help build and improve how HR operates. You'll take ownership of assigned responsibilities, partner on key Corporate HR projects, and help create consistent processes and experiences across the organization.

The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating conflict with professionalism, takes time to thoughtfully evaluate situations before making decisions, and thrives in an environment of change and variety. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a highly precise and quality-focused approach to work, and the ability to respectfully challenge assumptions while maintaining strong working relationships. Success in this position comes from maintaining high standards, exercising sound judgment, and approaching work with discipline, accuracy, and technical expertise.

Although this position is based in Humble, TX, the role is part of Corporate HR and supports the organization.

• Support the Corporate HR Manager with employee lifecycle activities across the organization, including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, promotions, leaves, and offboarding.
• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation, coordinating pre-employment requirements, documentation, system updates, and communication with appropriate stakeholders.
• Process and coordinate employee changes and ensure required HRIS, payroll, benefits, IT, and other updates are completed accurately and timely.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR programs, policies, processes, and systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR files while ensuring appropriate confidentiality and compliance.
• Assist with employee communications and other day-to-day Corporate HR activities as needed.

• Support the Corporate HR Manager with HRIS administration, optimization, and implementation initiatives.
• Manage assigned HRIS processes and employee data changes while maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with system testing, data validation, process documentation, training, and implementation activities.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and assist with analyzing data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, or automate HR processes through technology.

• Assist with researching, drafting, updating, and implementing company-wide HR policies, SOPs, guidelines, templates, and processes.
• Research HR and employment-related topics, evaluate information, and bring forward thoughtful recommendations.
• Support company-wide compliance initiatives, required employee training, and other HR compliance activities.
• Help maintain consistent HR processes and practices across the organization.
• Maintain organized HR documentation, resources, and process materials to support consistancy and knowledge sharing.

• Support the administration of employee benefit and leave programs, including employee communications, documentation, tracking, system updates, and follow-through.
• Serve as a resource for employee benefit and leave questions and coordinate with vendors and internal partners as needed.
• Assist with annual open enrollment, benefit communications, system testing, and ongoing program administration.
• Help identify opportunities to improve benefit and leave processes and the employee experience.

• Support the Corporate HR Manager with company-wide HR initiatives, including HRIS implementation, policy and process development, compliance initiatives, reporting, and other Corporate HR priorities.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and work streams, independently determine appropriate next steps, and drive deliverables through completion.
• Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for…