Human Resources Generalist-Entry Level (Joplin)

Company: Liberty
Location: Joplin
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, and the Human Resources Generalist will focus on the day-to-day HR operations within Liberty. The HR Generalist position serves as the first point of contact for employees and managers in providing support for HR related questions and concerns. The HR Generalist supports the HR department to ensure the strategy, initiatives and activities reflect business needs and priorities, in efforts to establish a business partnership with their customer base.
Accountabilities

• Administer/manage all day-to-day HR activities for Liberty, including policy and program management, communications, recruiting, compensation, training and employee/labor relations (union and non-union employees).
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
• Manage the new employee onboarding program and educational/training programs such as the e-learning program, benefits, diversity, management training, etc.
• Assist with employee benefits programs.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition manager with all recruitment cycle elements including posting, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, offer letter process and file administration
• Assist with the drug and alcohol testing procedures and employment background check process
• Liaise with Regional payroll department regarding new employee set-up, status changes, benefit inquiries etc.
• Assist in all Culture and Engagement activities
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefits programs.
• Administer and communicate employee relations programs such as service awards, Liberty Days, recognition programs, etc.
• Assist in the data collection for affirmative action planning, rate cases, audits, and budgets.
• Other duties as assigned
  Education and Experience
  
  • Bachelor's Degree required and HR certification a plus
  • Ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally of organization
  • Excellent communication skills; known as an impactful and innovative communicator
  • Innovative and creative; demonstrated experience in increasing employee engagement
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Some travel required to various Liberty locations
  • Strong organizational skills: able to establish and maintain new processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiencies
  • Flexible and able to handle multiple activities in parallel
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to handle sensitive inquiries with tact and maintain confidentiality
  • Advanced computer skills with a strong focus on MS Excel
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport is required for international travel
  • Valid Driver's license
    Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.
    For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
    Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
    With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.
    What We Offer
    Company funded Pension program
    401k with Company match
    Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
    Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
    Share purchase/match plan
    Defined Contribution savings plan
    Top Talent Program
    Volunteer paid days off
    Employee Assistance Program
    Achievement fund
    We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
    We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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