Human Resources Generalist

General Info:

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Albany, NY

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3+ Years’

Salary Range: $50,000 to $100,000 commensurate to experience, tenure and impact

About the Company:

AEC (American Energy Care and AEC Solar) has been in the Smart Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Solar and Renewable Energy business for over 30 years!

During that time, we have made lasting partnerships with industry leaders that allow us to give our clients the most affordable and efficient solutions on the market. We are deeply embedded in the community and invested in every individual customer’s happiness. Our mission is to provide turn-key solutions that are beautiful, functional, and easy to maintain.

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Team in Albany, New York The HR Generalist is the primary point of contact for employees, supervisors, and management on a variety of HR activities pertaining to recruitment, employee relations, HR/Payroll, time reporting, appointment changes, performance management and benefits. .

Essential Functions:

The Human Resources Generalist will provide support and implement solutions on a variety of HR issues. This position will guide and manage the overall provisions of HR services, policies, and programs.

• Build, strengthen, support culture and engagement.

• Support the organization with both transactional/tactical and strategic functions/actions.

• Monitor workforce productivity, retention, and engagement for trends and changes that require intervention.

• Ensure coaching, feedback, and performance systems are in place to maximize workforce productivity; provide support and guidance on internal transfers and promotions.

• Maintain personnel records and all relevant data relating to HR functions

• Provide comprehensive support to employees, addressing concerns and facilitating conflict resolution.

• Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent.

• Streamline onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and welcoming introduction for new hires. Explain company personnel policies, compensation, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants and conduct new hire orientations.

• Manage off-boarding procedures with professionalism and empathy.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

• Administers the benefits program for the company, including but not limited to benefits enrollment, qualifying life event changes, look back period audits, classification changes, etc.

• Complete bi-weekly payroll processing in a accurate and timely manner, which includes calculating wages, deductions, and overtime.

• Respond to team member HR calls/email/communication

• Help with office management and administration items and other duties as assigned

• Provide support with performance management and learning and development activities for units and teams. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.

• Assist in the handling of employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Help with office administration items and other duties as assigned.

• Assist with Building and Asset needs as necessary.

• Provide leadership and leadership support and positive motivation to a growing team in a growing market.

  Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 3+ years of Human Resources experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working in a similar industry is preferred.

• General understanding of Workers Compensation & State and Federal Laws

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to recognize and diffuse difficult situations.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to understand data trends, evaluate and make recommendations.

  Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, many positions have opportunity for performance incentives.

• Paid training with the one of the nation’s leaders in solar power.

• Benefits package available including health, vision, dental insurance.

• Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay.

• Life insurance offered and provided.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Employee referral program.

• Career path opportunities for top performers.

• Rapid growth and opportunity with a locally owned, nationally backed company.

  See more on both the AEC Group of Companies and the AEC Solar Energy group and apply for team positions here.

  Careers;

  http://www.americanenergycare.com/about/careers.html

  Corporate;

  http://www.americanenergycare.com/

  Solar;

  http://www.americanenergycare.com/energy-efficiency-solutions/energy-optimization/solar.html

  http://www.aecsun.com

  BE part of a FUN, WINNING, PROUD, COMPETITIVE, FAMILY ORIENTED TEAM!