Principal Human Resources Generalist

Job Overview:

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience. • 8+ years of experience in HR generalist or operational HR roles, preferably in a project‐based or EPC environment. • Strong working knowledge of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, and HR systems. • Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast‐paced, on‐site environments. • Experience managing complex, high‐volume HR operations. • Strong judgment and problem‐solving skills within established policy frameworks. • Ability to build effective working relationships with project leadership and employees. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
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• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience. • 8+ years of experience in HR generalist or operational HR roles, preferably in a project‐based or EPC environment. • Strong working knowledge of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, and HR systems. • Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast‐paced, on‐site environments. • Experience managing complex, high‐volume HR operations. • Strong judgment and problem‐solving skills within established policy frameworks. • A

Responsibilities

• Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Performance Management & Talent Reviews • Own operational execution of performance management processes for project‐based employees • Ensure project‐specific timelines, system readiness, and data accuracy • Support and facilitate calibration and talent review sessions • Resolve complex performance process issues within established policy • Serve as the on‐site escalation point for performance management administration
• Inclusion & Belonging • Execute Inclusion & Belonging initiatives at the project site • Ensure participation tracking and compliance with global programs • Support site‐specific communications and activities aligned to enterprise standards
• Talent Acquisition • Support project hiring activities, including onboarding readiness and workforce ramp‐up coordination • Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to ensure smooth execution of hiring plans • Resolve onboarding and mobilization issues impacting project schedules
• Employee Relations • Independently manage employee relations cases at the project site within established policy • Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures • Conduct fact‐finding and documentation for employee relations matters • Identify employee relations trends and escalate risks impacting the project workforce
• Total Rewards • Administer compensation and benefits transactions for project employees within defined frameworks • Resolve complex benefits, pay, and allowance inquiries related to project assignments • Support operational execution of annual compensation and benefits initiatives for project populations • Coordinate with Total Rewards COE on exceptions and data issues
• Employee Mobility • Coordinate project‐based mobility activities, including relocation, travel, and assignment documentation • Serve as the primary on‐site HR contact for mobility‐related inquiries • Ensure compliance with mobility, immigration, and assignment processes in coordination with the COE
• Talent Analytics • Produce and validate HR reports related to project workforce metrics • Ensure accuracy of job, position, and employee data for project reporting • Provide workforce data and insights to support project staffing and compliance needs • Identify data quality issues and drive resolution
• Training & Career Development • Support administration of training and certification requirements for project employees • Monitor completion of mandatory and project‐specific training • Coordinate with Learning and Development COE on site‐based training needs
• Recognition • Execute employee recognition programs at the project site • Support managers with recognition processes and documentation • Ensure timely processing and accurate recordkeeping
• Strategic Workforce Planning & National Content • Maintain workforce data accuracy to support project staffing and forecasting. • Coordinate National Content requirements, documentation, and reporting where applicable • Identify gaps or risks impacting workforce availability and escalate appropriately
• Other Responsibilities • Serve as the senior HR operational presence at the project site • Provide guidance and informal mentoring to HR Generalists and Associates assigned to the project • Coordinate closely with HR Business Partners to ensure alignment between project execution and enterprise standards • Partner with COEs to ensure global programs are executed effectively in a project environment • Lead operational problem‐solving to address workforce issues impacting project delivery • Ensure compliance with HR systems, data governance, audit, and local requirements • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Other Responsibilities • Serve as the senior HR operational presence at the project site • Provide guidance and informal mentoring to HR Generalists and Associates assigned to the project • Coordinate closely with HR Business Partners to ensure alignment between project execution and enterprise standards • Partner with COEs to ensure global programs are executed effectively in a project environment • Lead operational problem‐solving to address workforce issues impacting project delivery • Ensure