Senior HR Generalist – Employee Relations & Development

Little Rock, AR, USA

Human Resources / Full Time

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.

The Senior HR Generalist assists in the execution of corporate and HR programs and processes to meet organizational needs and comply with state and federal laws. Works with operational leadership to develop strategic initiatives to achieve company goals.

• Provides guidance and counsel to employees/managers concerning performance improvement, policy violations, failed drug screens, disciplinary actions, and other work-related issues, to enhance employee productivity and minimize the Cooperatives' exposure to legal risk. Assists managers with disciplinary documentation and the employee termination process.
• Coordinates internal training programs to include interfacing with external training consultants, coordinating training logistics, and providing Cooperative data and perspective to assist with the customization of training. Gathers employee feedback and analyzes feedback to drive program changes and/or enhancements.
• Provides consultation and support to managers/supervisors regarding HR related topics to include employee relations, recruiting, EEO compliance, Department of Transportation related topics and drug and alcohol testing related matters.
• Develops new and evaluates existing job descriptions to ensure accurate description of current job duties, responsibilities, work environment and minimum requirement attributes.
• Serves as the HR representative for AECC power plant and power delivery technician qualification processes.
• Compiles and ensures accuracy of reporting compliance for the cooperative’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), Equal Employment Opportunity Reports (EEO-1), Veteran’s Employment Reports (VETS-100) and Drug-free workplace renewal. Informs management and staff of changes or revision.
• Coordinate annual Statewide Human Resources Conference event.
• Conducts internal audits of cooperative employee records to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or internal cooperative policies including Motor Vehicle reports, background verifications, safety sensitive random drug screen pool.
• Serves as primary contact for Human Resources Division for maintaining internal Intranet SharePoint site.
• Executes bi-annual employee engagement survey and Best Places to Work survey and assist in coordinating activities that have a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity, and satisfaction.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

• High School diploma or GED, plus 4 years of human resources experience.
• Ability to establish the appropriate priorities and work with a sense of urgency. A strong attention to detail and accuracy with a superior work ethic.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Extremely detailed, analytical and accuracy oriented
• Strong technical aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as strategic and creative thinking and strong consultative skills
• Ability to interact with all levels within organization
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint

 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR)
• Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Benefits

• 2 Retirement Plan Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.