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HR Generalist
<p>Are you an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment where no two days look the same? Do you love being the go‑to resource for teams who are out there getting the work done—day, night, and sometimes through the elements? If you’re energized by variety, connection, and building structure in a growing operation, this opportunity is for you.</p><p>We’re partnering with a <strong>well‑established, multi‑state field services company</strong> undergoing exciting growth and modernization. They’re looking for a confident, relationship‑driven <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to take the lead at one of their local sites and help elevate the employee experience from the ground up.</p><p>This is not a “sit behind a desk all day” HR job. This is a <strong>visible, trusted, frontline HR role</strong> supporting a hard‑working team that keeps essential operations running year‑round. You’ll have strong backing from a supportive HR leader and a collaborative HR team located at corporate HQ—but you’ll own HR at the local level and truly make your mark.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>You’ll be the face of HR onsite, working closely with operations leaders, crews, and the corporate HR team to keep things running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core HR Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR point of contact for the site</li><li>Lead all aspects of <strong>hiring, onboarding, and offboarding</strong>, especially high‑volume seasonal hiring</li><li>Build and prepare new hire packets; ensure <strong>Day 1 compliance (including I‑9s and background checks)</strong></li><li>Support employees with HR questions, system navigation, paperwork, and more</li><li>Maintain employee data and assist with an <strong>HRIS transition</strong> (moving from QuickBooks to a new HR system)</li><li>Review and correct timecards (job codes, lunches, missed punches)</li><li>Coordinate group onboarding events during peak seasons</li><li>Help with benefit questions and general employee support</li></ul><p><strong>Operations & Culture Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operations on scheduling, safety meetings, and workforce needs</li><li>Assist with uniform coordination and vendor communication</li><li>Support monthly safety meetings and recognition programs</li><li>Become a <strong>culture connector</strong>—someone employees trust and leadership counts on</li><li>Help modernize processes, policies, and communication channels</li></ul>
<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p>We’d love to meet you if you bring:</p><ul><li><strong>2-5 years of HR experience</strong>, including hiring and onboarding</li><li>Strong <strong>I‑9 and compliance</strong> knowledge</li><li>Experience supporting <strong>field-based, manufacturing, construction, logistics, or service-driven teams</strong></li><li>Ability to stay calm, professional, and approachable—even when others are running on low sleep during busy seasons</li><li>A proactive, confident communicator who isn’t afraid to say, <em>“Let me check on that and get back to you.”</em></li><li>Comfort working onsite, starting early (around 7AM), and staying flexible during weather‑related operational events</li><li>Tech-savvy mindset; HRIS experience is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong></p><p>If you're a people-first HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves rolling up your sleeves to support teams that work around the clock, we’d love to meet you.</p><p><strong>Apply today and help shape the future of this operation—one hire, one onboarding, and one conversation at a time.</strong></p>
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  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment where no two days look the same? Do you love being the go‑to resource for teams who are out there getting the work done—day, night, and sometimes through the elements? If you’re energized by variety, connection, and building structure in a growing operation, this opportunity is for you.</p><p>We’re partnering with a <strong>well‑established, multi‑state field services company</strong> undergoing exciting growth and modernization. They’re looking for a confident, relationship‑driven <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to take the lead at one of their local sites and help elevate the employee experience from the ground up.</p><p>This is not a “sit behind a desk all day” HR job. This is a <strong>visible, trusted, frontline HR role</strong> supporting a hard‑working team that keeps essential operations running year‑round. You’ll have strong backing from a supportive HR leader and a collaborative HR team located at corporate HQ—but you’ll own HR at the local level and truly make your mark.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>You’ll be the face of HR onsite, working closely with operations leaders, crews, and the corporate HR team to keep things running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core HR Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR point of contact for the site</li><li>Lead all aspects of <strong>hiring, onboarding, and offboarding</strong>, especially high‑volume seasonal hiring</li><li>Build and prepare new hire packets; ensure <strong>Day 1 compliance (including I‑9s and background checks)</strong></li><li>Support employees with HR questions, system navigation, paperwork, and more</li><li>Maintain employee data and assist with an <strong>HRIS transition</strong> (moving from QuickBooks to a new HR system)</li><li>Review and correct timecards (job codes, lunches, missed punches)</li><li>Coordinate group onboarding events during peak seasons</li><li>Help with benefit questions and general employee support</li></ul><p><strong>Operations & Culture Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operations on scheduling, safety meetings, and workforce needs</li><li>Assist with uniform coordination and vendor communication</li><li>Support monthly safety meetings and recognition programs</li><li>Become a <strong>culture connector</strong>—someone employees trust and leadership counts on</li><li>Help modernize processes, policies, and communication channels</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-17T19:28:57Z

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