EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions
Human Resources Generalist
EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Human Resources Generalist
Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures; we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).
Purpose The Human Resources Generalist will execute on delivering high-quality Human Resources services with a focus on consistency, compliance, and care. This role supports EFCO by executing essential HR functions including benefits administration, performance management, and employee development with precision and professionalism. Centered on operational excellence and a people-first mindset, the Generalist ensures that HR processes run smoothly and that team members are supported with clarity and respect. This role delivers timely, accurate, and service-oriented support across the employee lifecycle while equipping leadership with actionable insights to make informed decisions.
Essential Functions
Benefits and Wellness Administration (40%): Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, renewal processes, retirement plans, vendor relationships, wellness programming and leaves of absence while maintaining HRIS for accuracy and compliance.
Employee Relations (20%): Address employee inquiries and concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure a positive work environment. Support investigations into employee relations issues and document findings and recommend actions.
Training and Development (20%): Coordinate and facilitate employee training programs to support HR operations, and professional growth and development. Supports projects and initiatives to enhance the team member experience and support leadership.
Performance Management (10%): Assist with the implementation and management of performance review processes. Provide guidance to managers on performance-related issues. Build continuous feedback loops to translate employee and manager input into measurable performance and culture improvements.
HR Reporting (10%): Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision-making for leadership decisions related to retention, engagement, and staffing.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.
Core Competencies
Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
Relationship Building: Develops and maintains productive, respectful relationships across teams and functions.
Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of generalist experience in a Human Resources department required. Experience working in multi-state environments with a strong understanding of varying state employment laws and compliance requirements is preferred. Prior experience supporting or managing unionized workforces, including exposure to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations, is a plus.
Certification(s) and License(s): SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and HRIS platforms is required.
Other Requirements: Strong attention to detail and confidentiality is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and internal service excellence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Working Arrangement
This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA office.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life and AD&D insurance
401k options
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
EFCO Culture and Safety Act with
INTEGRITY
by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for
QUALITY
through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace
INNOVATION
by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver
SUPER SERVICE
by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.
EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
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Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures; we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).
Purpose The Human Resources Generalist will execute on delivering high-quality Human Resources services with a focus on consistency, compliance, and care. This role supports EFCO by executing essential HR functions including benefits administration, performance management, and employee development with precision and professionalism. Centered on operational excellence and a people-first mindset, the Generalist ensures that HR processes run smoothly and that team members are supported with clarity and respect. This role delivers timely, accurate, and service-oriented support across the employee lifecycle while equipping leadership with actionable insights to make informed decisions.
Essential Functions
Benefits and Wellness Administration (40%): Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, renewal processes, retirement plans, vendor relationships, wellness programming and leaves of absence while maintaining HRIS for accuracy and compliance.
Employee Relations (20%): Address employee inquiries and concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure a positive work environment. Support investigations into employee relations issues and document findings and recommend actions.
Training and Development (20%): Coordinate and facilitate employee training programs to support HR operations, and professional growth and development. Supports projects and initiatives to enhance the team member experience and support leadership.
Performance Management (10%): Assist with the implementation and management of performance review processes. Provide guidance to managers on performance-related issues. Build continuous feedback loops to translate employee and manager input into measurable performance and culture improvements.
HR Reporting (10%): Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision-making for leadership decisions related to retention, engagement, and staffing.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.
Core Competencies
Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
Relationship Building: Develops and maintains productive, respectful relationships across teams and functions.
Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of generalist experience in a Human Resources department required. Experience working in multi-state environments with a strong understanding of varying state employment laws and compliance requirements is preferred. Prior experience supporting or managing unionized workforces, including exposure to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations, is a plus.
Certification(s) and License(s): SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and HRIS platforms is required.
Other Requirements: Strong attention to detail and confidentiality is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and internal service excellence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Working Arrangement
This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA office.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life and AD&D insurance
401k options
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
EFCO Culture and Safety Act with
INTEGRITY
by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for
QUALITY
through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace
INNOVATION
by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver
SUPER SERVICE
by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.
EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
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