Human Resources Generalist

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Royal Palm Beach and Orlando, FL with a team of 150 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

Nichols Contracting located in Columbia; Maryland is seeking a Human Resource Generalist. The role will support the Human Resources Department with compliance, reporting, systems, recruiting, employee relations, and various other HR duties. The role requires exceptional customer service and attention to detail. The role will be instrumental in supporting the overall growth of the organization. Occasional travel is needed to support HR activities in additional offices and job sites.

Essential Functions:

• Support the performance review process
• Support daily HR operations
• Work on systems and advanced automation to ensure smooth processes
• Assist HR Director with special projects
• Work with recruiting staff to ensure a robust orientation for new employees
• Work with HR staff on retention, recruitment, trainings, events, culture initiatives, and activities
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance.
• Conduct exit interviews
• Manage HRIS data accuracy
• Build relationships with employees and support our core values and culture
• Assist Director of HR in reporting key HR KPI’s
• Create and edit job descriptions based on managers needs
• Assist with audits and 401K administration
• Wellness program administration and support
• Occasional construction site visits
• Assist with training initiatives and organization
• Attend industry job fairs and community events
• Skilled in resolving employee relations issues
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, Business, or related degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting an HR department with compliance, reporting, and systems.
• SHRM or PHR preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement in complex situations
• Ability to build relationships with managers and employees
• Ability to adapt in a growing and changing environment
• Experience with HRIS systems, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to job fairs and out of state
• Utilize computer and phone

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary: 80-100K

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such people may not be eligible for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.