HR Specialist

DescriptionThe Opportunity Ulteig is seeking an HR Specialist who is passionate about enhancing the employee experience and optimizing HR processes. In this role, you will own and elevate our onboarding and employee lifecycle programs as part of our dynamic HR Operations team. Your work will directly contribute to Ulteig's strategic goals, supporting the attraction, engagement, and retention of our employee owners.By creating exceptional onboarding experiences, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate HRIS data management and compliance, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our reputation as a destination employer. You will collaborate with HR partners, cross-functional teams, and leaders to bring innovative ideas to life while fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence. What You'll Do Manage and own the end-to-end onboarding experience, including new hire and manager support, orientation program, content development, and onboarding platform management.Develop and deliver training and resources to continuously improve onboarding and offboarding experiences, with a focus on process automation and efficiency.Partner with managers and internal departments to create effective training plans, gathering feedback to identify and address areas for improvement.Manage and support the immigration process in collaboration with legal counsel, ensuring efficient visa processing and thorough compliance documentation and tracking.Ensure compliance with labor laws via audits, policy adherence, and maintain accurate HRIS data to comply with employment regulations.Maintain employee records, process HRIS updates, and generate HR reports to support decision-making.Drive and support the implementation of HR programs and strategic initiatives.Act as the main contact for onboarding, offboarding, and immigration, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.HR Change LeaderChampion initiatives and advocate for continuous improvement and process optimization.Actively support efforts to foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that enhances employee engagement and belonging. What We Expect from YouMinimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with a focus on onboarding, compliance, or HRIS data management.Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.High attention to detail, a drive for results, and the ability to manage confidential information.Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines.Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.Familiarity with US and Canadian employment laws; global experience a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ServiceNow platform is a plus.Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.Ability to travel annually for HR or company offsite events. As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members. What You Can Expect from UlteigUlteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.We offer our team members:Flexible WorkplaceEmployee OwnershipCompetitive PayComprehensive Benefits PackageCollaborative EnvironmentInnovative CultureOur vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATEAdditional Opportunity Details:Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $62,500 - $84,600 Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this roleThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Ulteig provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability and any other legally protected status.