Human Resources Generalist
ESCO Group - Scintilla, Marion, IA, United States
Overview
Scintilla is a 100% employee-owned holding company founded in 2021, evolving from the legacy of ESCO Group. Our portfolio includes ESCO Electric, ESCO Automation, ESCO Power & Safety, and other specialized business units serving industrial and municipal clients. We are proud of our employee-ownership culture, where every individual contributes to our success and shares in the rewards. With 175+ employee-owners and more than 200 union electricians, our purpose-driven team continues to strengthen a shared services foundation that supports excellence and sustained growth across all business units.
Position: HR Generalist reports to the Director of Employee Experience. This is a Full-Time, Exempt role with typical working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. May require extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the nature of ESCO’s client support model. Occasional travel to other ESCO offices or client sites may be required but generally does not exceed 10%.
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the HR Generalist role and may be updated to reflect changes in the organization’s needs.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and general inquiries.
Support the resolution of employee concerns to maintain a positive employee experience.
Contribute to a positive, responsive, and consistent employee experience across the organization.
Maintain accurate employee records and manage data within HRIS; support HRIS updates, reporting, and documentation management.
Assist with onboarding and offboarding coordination; ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and required documentation.
Assist with benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and employee communications; support open enrollment processes and vendor coordination as needed.
Help address employee questions related to benefits and escalate complex issues; assist with event planning and coordination as needed.
Support documentation and tracking of employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions and terminations; assist managers with employee relations situations and ensure proper documentation.
Provide employment verifications for current and former employees; support unemployment activities, including claims, audits, and quarterly filings as needed.
Support recruiting efforts including scheduling, coordination of interviews, and candidate communication; participate in career fairs, onboarding activities, and other talent-related initiatives as needed.
Assist with employee surveys and engagement initiatives, including data collection and analysis; identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and employee experience; support updates to policies, job descriptions, and employee communications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective HR operations across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Experience with HRIS systems is preferred.
Desirable Skills & Abilities
Detail-oriented and process-driven; proactive problem-solving.
Experience in HR operations, benefits, or employee relations.
Exposure to HRIS systems; highly organized and dependable.
What success looks like
Employees receive timely, accurate, and helpful support; HR processes run smoothly and consistently.
Leaders receive clear guidance on HR processes, documentation, and basic employee relations, enabling effective team management.
Compliance and documentation are accurate and complete; continuous improvement is demonstrated through collaboration with the Employee Experience team.
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Scintilla is a 100% employee-owned holding company founded in 2021, evolving from the legacy of ESCO Group. Our portfolio includes ESCO Electric, ESCO Automation, ESCO Power & Safety, and other specialized business units serving industrial and municipal clients. We are proud of our employee-ownership culture, where every individual contributes to our success and shares in the rewards. With 175+ employee-owners and more than 200 union electricians, our purpose-driven team continues to strengthen a shared services foundation that supports excellence and sustained growth across all business units.
Position: HR Generalist reports to the Director of Employee Experience. This is a Full-Time, Exempt role with typical working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. May require extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the nature of ESCO’s client support model. Occasional travel to other ESCO offices or client sites may be required but generally does not exceed 10%.
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the HR Generalist role and may be updated to reflect changes in the organization’s needs.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and general inquiries.
Support the resolution of employee concerns to maintain a positive employee experience.
Contribute to a positive, responsive, and consistent employee experience across the organization.
Maintain accurate employee records and manage data within HRIS; support HRIS updates, reporting, and documentation management.
Assist with onboarding and offboarding coordination; ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and required documentation.
Assist with benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and employee communications; support open enrollment processes and vendor coordination as needed.
Help address employee questions related to benefits and escalate complex issues; assist with event planning and coordination as needed.
Support documentation and tracking of employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions and terminations; assist managers with employee relations situations and ensure proper documentation.
Provide employment verifications for current and former employees; support unemployment activities, including claims, audits, and quarterly filings as needed.
Support recruiting efforts including scheduling, coordination of interviews, and candidate communication; participate in career fairs, onboarding activities, and other talent-related initiatives as needed.
Assist with employee surveys and engagement initiatives, including data collection and analysis; identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and employee experience; support updates to policies, job descriptions, and employee communications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective HR operations across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Experience with HRIS systems is preferred.
Desirable Skills & Abilities
Detail-oriented and process-driven; proactive problem-solving.
Experience in HR operations, benefits, or employee relations.
Exposure to HRIS systems; highly organized and dependable.
What success looks like
Employees receive timely, accurate, and helpful support; HR processes run smoothly and consistently.
Leaders receive clear guidance on HR processes, documentation, and basic employee relations, enabling effective team management.
Compliance and documentation are accurate and complete; continuous improvement is demonstrated through collaboration with the Employee Experience team.
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