Summary

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, natural gas distribution, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures.

 

The HR Generalist will be responsible for a wide range of human resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee experience, reporting, and compliance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR activities across General Excavating.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Administers Department of Transportation compliance processes, including maintaining Driver Qualification Files, managing running Clearinghouse pre-employment and limited queries, and processing/filing Certificates of Violations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and company employment requirements by tracking Affirmative Action data.
• Conducts bi-annual I-9 audits and ensures accurate completion, submission, and record retention of employment eligibility documentation.
• Maintains employee records and HR documentation, including emergency contact information and other personnel data.
• Assists with safety recordkeeping and documentation, including organization and maintenance of required safety files and records.
• Maintains labor law postings, policies, contracts, and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Participates in recruiting efforts such as career fairs and engagement alongside other HR team members.
• Supports intern recruitment and engagement initiatives in partnership with the HR team.
• Tracks employee referral bonus programs and coordinates related scheduling and communication with payroll and HR leadership.
• Distributes and manages physical employee mail and correspondence.
• Processes post-orientation onboarding tasks including I-9 submissions, new hire reporting, and required HR system data entry.
• Communicates with new employees to confirm orientation details and onboarding requirements.
• Facilitates new hire orientation sessions when needed to ensure consistent onboarding experiences.
• Supports employee lifecycle processes including termination reporting.
• Coordinates exit interviews for non-managerial roles.
• Assists with employee engagement surveys, compiles responses, and supports reporting on engagement metrics.
• Tracks and maintains records related to verbal and written employee warnings and other administrative HR actions.
• Maintains accurate HR records and generates reports related to compliance, recruiting, and employee lifecycle activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work productively both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations and work through challenges effectively.
• Ability to recognize when assistance is needed and seek guidance appropriately.
• Understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HR software systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and external contacts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a job.

 

Education and/or Experience

• Two (2) years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or a closely related field.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for drafting clear and concise emails, reports, employee handbooks, and policies. The ability to interact effectively with employees, management, and external partners is critical. Ability to maintain a professional tone in all communications, especially in sensitive or confidential situations. Skill in proofreading and reviewing documents for accuracy, ensuring clear communication in legal and policy matters.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to perform basic calculations related to payroll, benefits administration, and compensation analysis. Ability to assist in HR budgeting, track expenditures for recruitment, training programs, grant programs, and forecasting needs.

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is split between the Lincoln and Omaha offices and requires regular travel between both locations.

 

Conditions of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER.