Duck River Electric Membership Corporation
Human Resources Generalist
Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Manassas, Virginia, United States, 22110
Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.
NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.
As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.
The selected candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing an on-site introductory period (up to 4 months).
NOVEC is unable to provide work authorization or sponsorship for this position.
OVERVIEW Supports the HR Operations department's goals by ensuring integrity, responsiveness, and value-added services for all employees. Performs a wide range of Human Resource-related duties at a professional level with a focus on HR administration, compliance, policies and procedures, employee and labor relations, and onboarding, budgeting, HR data analytics, and compensation management. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, supervisors, and managers, ensuring that HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and aligned with organizational goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.
HR Administration and Compliance
Maintains employee records in HRIS and ensures data accuracy/integrit
Ensures policies and process compliance with federal, state, and local labor law
Assist with audits, reports, and HR data analytics
Collects and compiles budget data to assist in the development of labor, staffing, and departmental budgets and tracks on an ongoing basis
Recognizes and maintains respectful confidentiality and integrity of sensitive human resources information and records
Maintains affirmative action program, files EEO-1 report annually, maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
Creates forms in Word, Acrobat, Excel that can stand alone or be integrated into an HRIS document management system
Policies and Procedures
Assists in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures
Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
Employee Relations
Serve as a trusted resource for employee inquiries and concerns
Assist in resolving employee relations issues and workplace conflicts
Support disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans
Onboarding
Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
Compensation Management
Support payroll processes, compensation reviews, and compensation projects
Performs other related duties as required or assigned for the effective operation of the department
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required
3+ years of Generalist experience in an organization with at least 200 people is required
SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
Experience in a union environment is highly preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of HR best practices and VA State employment laws
Interpersonal and Emotional Intelligence – skills in empathy, relationship management, conflict resolution, and team collaboration fostering trust and engagement within the workforce
Communication Skills – strong verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication, along with active listening is essential for interacting with employees, managers, and leadership effectively
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Organizational Skills and Project Management – managing multiple HR projects, coordinating initiatives, and maintaining accurate records are critical for departmental efficiency
Proficiency using an HRIS
Adaptability and Proactivity – must be able to anticipate challenges, adapt to changing business needs, and proactively implement HR solutions
MS Office with high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team
WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary and Incentive plan
Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center.
Survivor and Disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
Life insurance
Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
Educational Assistance
Annual Company Events
If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
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NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.
As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.
The selected candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing an on-site introductory period (up to 4 months).
NOVEC is unable to provide work authorization or sponsorship for this position.
OVERVIEW Supports the HR Operations department's goals by ensuring integrity, responsiveness, and value-added services for all employees. Performs a wide range of Human Resource-related duties at a professional level with a focus on HR administration, compliance, policies and procedures, employee and labor relations, and onboarding, budgeting, HR data analytics, and compensation management. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, supervisors, and managers, ensuring that HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and aligned with organizational goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.
HR Administration and Compliance
Maintains employee records in HRIS and ensures data accuracy/integrit
Ensures policies and process compliance with federal, state, and local labor law
Assist with audits, reports, and HR data analytics
Collects and compiles budget data to assist in the development of labor, staffing, and departmental budgets and tracks on an ongoing basis
Recognizes and maintains respectful confidentiality and integrity of sensitive human resources information and records
Maintains affirmative action program, files EEO-1 report annually, maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
Creates forms in Word, Acrobat, Excel that can stand alone or be integrated into an HRIS document management system
Policies and Procedures
Assists in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures
Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
Employee Relations
Serve as a trusted resource for employee inquiries and concerns
Assist in resolving employee relations issues and workplace conflicts
Support disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans
Onboarding
Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
Compensation Management
Support payroll processes, compensation reviews, and compensation projects
Performs other related duties as required or assigned for the effective operation of the department
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required
3+ years of Generalist experience in an organization with at least 200 people is required
SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
Experience in a union environment is highly preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of HR best practices and VA State employment laws
Interpersonal and Emotional Intelligence – skills in empathy, relationship management, conflict resolution, and team collaboration fostering trust and engagement within the workforce
Communication Skills – strong verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication, along with active listening is essential for interacting with employees, managers, and leadership effectively
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Organizational Skills and Project Management – managing multiple HR projects, coordinating initiatives, and maintaining accurate records are critical for departmental efficiency
Proficiency using an HRIS
Adaptability and Proactivity – must be able to anticipate challenges, adapt to changing business needs, and proactively implement HR solutions
MS Office with high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team
WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary and Incentive plan
Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center.
Survivor and Disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
Life insurance
Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
Educational Assistance
Annual Company Events
If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
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