Human Resources Generalist - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a  Full-Time Human Resources Generalist.  This position will be based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic human resources generalist to support an exciting new project group at WSP. This is an opportunity to work with both employees and project leadership people on various HR generalist functions. This role will act as an advisory and strategic support for both employees and leadership. Tasks may include establishing professional relationships and a positive rapport, working closely with our WSP center excellence teams (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Benefits, and HRIS teams), employee relations, policies and procedures, performance management, talent development and delivering value-added HR support. 

This position will be required in-office full-time.

Your Impact

• Communicate HR policies and procedures, provide guidance and advisement to managers and employees, assist HRBPs with organizational initiatives, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Participate in employee relations situations including analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data obtained during investigations and offering input with developing action plans for resolution.
• Use discretion and professional judgment in assisting HRBPs with any matters of significance to the firm, such as FLSA determination, promotion, salary, and special payment decisions.
• Assist operations management with HR policy adherence, employee performance coaching, documentation, and other employment actions.
• Provide support and assistance regarding any legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring policy and labor law compliance.
• Assist with the development of project communication strategies that fosters effective project culture and workplace initiatives. 
• Function as an HR process resource and a people advocate, but also a strategic partner for the business. 
• Provide input on work team reorganizations, workforce planning efforts, and succession planning.
• Provide feedback and input as required to HR centers of excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, HR-HUB, L&D, Total Rewards, HRIS) on the delivery of HR programs, processes, policies, and initiatives.
• Remain current in the latest HR techniques, practices, California employment laws and legal requirements.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in human resources or equivalent role.
• Capable analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and HR.
• High familiarity with the application of human resources disciplines, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes. 
• Highly familiar with understanding and leveraging HR knowledge and problem-solving skills to advance HRBP objectives. 
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an HR and non-HR audience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and HR tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, carry, walk and stand.
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information.
• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication.
• Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment.
• Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in human resources or equivalent role.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation
Expected Salary: $49,200 - $82,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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