HR Generalist

Oregon Aerial Construction (OAC) is one of the largest aerial telecommunications construction companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Founded in 2007, and headquartered in the city of Portland, OAC provides utility services in Oregon and Washington.
OAC’s executive team brings a combined 50 years of industry experience and is committed to providing the best possible service to our partners and customers.

Oregon Aerial Construction is hiring an HR Generalist for our Portland, OR location.

The HR Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department, including enforcing company policies & practices, administering pay, benefits, & leave. The Sr. Generalist will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective & efficient operations of the human resource department. This position will be responsible for maintaining and improving HR programs & policies. 

Pay: $30-35/hr, DOE

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws (OR) 
• Promote positive work culture
• Assist with weekly payroll processing 
• Maintain hiring process 
• Administer weekly new hire orientation 
• Maintain company organization chart 
• Update and maintain employee files 
• Assist in employee retention 
• Maintain affirmative action plans 
• Participate in administrative staff meetings 
• Manage and facilitate employee relations, including disciplinary action and mediation    
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of dept initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or commensurate experience
• SHRM or PHR certification
• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources in the state of Oregon
• Bi-lingual
• Strong understanding of Oregon and Washington labor laws and employment practices
• Ability to coordinate work activities, direct a staff, and oversee operations of department 
• Strong organizational skills must be able to prioritize tasks and manage several projects
• Effective communication skills need to be able to clearly communicate information and instructions to employees 
• Excellent decision-making and strategic thinking skills 
• Experience in the construction industry a major plus

Working Conditions:  

This job operates in both office and field environments with occasional exposure to noise and other hazards. This job routinely uses standard office equipment. Occasionally, spend time outside the office when meeting clients or when needed to check on vehicles.  

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

Benefits Include:  

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident 
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) 
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) 
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Paid Holidays and Vacation 

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.  

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required  

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Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)  

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.  

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.  

Oregon Aerial Construction

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.