HR Generalist

Company DescriptionDCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! Job DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive and service-oriented HR Generalist to support daily Human Resources operations in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for onboarding, employee benefits support, benefits billing and reporting, HR project administration, and providing responsive support to employees and managers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal direction while managing multiple priorities. This individual should possess strong follow-through, sound judgment, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization. This role requires a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with employee interaction and operational support.

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesEmployee Onboarding & HR AdministrationCoordinate and administer the full onboarding process for new hiresPrepare onboarding materials, track required documentation, and ensure compliance with hiring requirementsMaintain accurate employee records and HRIS dataAssist with employment verifications, personnel file maintenance, and HR documentationBenefits Administration SupportServe as a point of contact for employee benefit questions and supportAssist employees with benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefit changesCoordinate with benefit vendors and internal payroll/finance teams as neededSupport annual open enrollment processes and employee communicationsMonitor benefit eligibility and assist with audit activitiesBenefits Billing & ReportingReconcile monthly benefits invoices and billing statementsAssist with benefits-related reporting and data trackingPrepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting documentation for HR and leadership reviewIdentify discrepancies and coordinate corrections with vendors and internal departmentsEmployee Relations SupportProvide front-line HR support to employees and supervisorsRespond professionally and confidentially to employee questions and concernsAssist with routine employee relations matters and documentationEscalate more complex employee issues appropriatelyHR Projects & Operational SupportSupport HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projectsTake initiative in identifying process improvements and operational efficienciesIndependently manage assigned responsibilities and follow projects through completionPrioritize workload effectively with minimal supervisionMaintain a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and confidentialitySupport employees with a customer-service-focused approach while maintaining HR compliance standardsQualificationsRequired Qualifications3-5 years of Human Resources experience in a generalist, operations, or HR support capacityExperience with onboarding, employee benefits administration, and HR reportingExperience reconciling benefits billing and working with vendors preferredAbility to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal oversightStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong customer service aptitude and employee support skillsAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly ExcelAI knowledge is a huge plusPreferred QualificationsExperience with Paylocity strongly preferredExperience supporting multi-location and/or field-based workforces preferredHR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) is a plusKey CompetenciesSelf-motivated and proactiveStrong customer-service mindsetCommunication and relationship-buildingOrganization and time managementProblem-solving and follow-throughAttention to detailConfidentiality and professionalismAdaptability and teamwork

Additional InformationBenefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401(K) Generous Paid Time OffCareer Development