Experienced HR Generalist

For over 20 years, AUI Power has been a trusted leader in the utility industry. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and team-oriented work environment where every employee can thrive.

Guided by our core values - Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It – we hold ourselves to a higher standard. From hiring and development to recognition and advancement, we reward those who exemplify these values. Our people are dependable and inspired—and together we are a passionate team building powerful partnerships.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and solutions-oriented Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position plays a key role in supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle while partnering with leadership to drive strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who can balance day-to-day HR operations with long-term organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR focal point for our employees.

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and policy interpretation.
• Administer employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and other related employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with payroll to ensure personnel actions and data are accurately processed.
• Support compensation administration, job descriptions, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, retention, wellness, and development initiatives.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, employee handbook content, and HR documentation.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, prepare HR metrics and reporting (turnover, retention, recruiting, benefits utilization, absenteeism) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate performance management, succession planning, talent development, and change management initiatives.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor employment law changes and recommend policy updates.
• Additional HR related duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong working knowledge of EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, & ERISA
• Experience administering benefits and leaves of absence.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with BambooHR.

What you'll get at AUI Inc:

• Excellent healthcare options: Low-cost medical, vision, prescriptions, employee assistance program, and more!
• Free dental and additional Health Incentive discounts available
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with up to 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit
• Family Focus & Balance: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave, and more!

• Wellness: On-site fitness center
• Other Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus, hotel and per diem pay (when applicable)

AUI Inc (Power) is an Equal Opportunity Employer