Human Resources Specialist

Introduction:

At Bigge, we are elevating America with over 1,800 cranes in our nationwide crane rental fleet. Our Mission is clear; we buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes throughout the United States. Since 1916, we have been building America’s most meaningful landmarks and created one of the highest-performing equipment companies in the world.

Why Work for Bigge? Because we are the BEST in the industry! We have the best people and equipment, an incredible culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.

By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technology platform, we are forging new ground in safety, rental fleet growth, and employee enrichment – and we want you to be a part of that.

Summary/Objective:

The Human Resources Specialist will perform administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operation of the organization’s human resources department.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to internal clients in the areas of employee pre-employment, onboarding, status change, and terminations.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resources files, records, and documentation while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Writes, revises, edits, and proofreads company policies & procedures and related documents as needed.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientations.
• Facilitates the onboarding process and required paperwork for new hires such as offer letters, reference checks, I-9 verifications, background checks, DOT pre-employment drug testing, etc.
• Conducts staff training(s) for all HRIS applications and human resources initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Ensures proper benefit plan administration including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FMLA, etc.
• Responsible for 401(k) administration to include adding and changing employee information, notifying newly eligible employees during open enrollment, loan deductions/deferrals, the distribution process, and year-end compliance.
• Maintains the HRIS records and reporting for various requirements such as Workers Compensation, 401(k) contributions, Federal/State Reporting (i.e., EEO, OSHA, etc.)
• Understands and adheres to all applicable Federal and State laws.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits open enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, etc..
• Assists in the execution of various HR projects/initiatives. Ex: Bigge Wellness Program, Health Fairs, SLCA Communications Luncheons.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements / Qualifications:

• Associate degree in human resources or a related field.
• At least 3 years of business administration experience is required, preferably in HR.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with HR software and databases (preferably BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft D365, HSI, BeneTrac, etc.).
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending account/Health savings account
• Reimbursement plan for the company’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.