Human Resources Generalist Job at Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC in Gil

Overview

Human Resources Generalist role at Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC. The HR Generalist provides comprehensive support across key HR functions, ensuring effective implementation of policies, procedures, and employee programs. This highly visible role serves as a critical point of contact for employees, supervisors, and managers on HR-related matters including hiring, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. The HR Generalist helps ensure that HR practices align with both company goals and applicable labor laws, contributing to a productive and legally compliant workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily HR functions including personnel records, file maintenance, and HRIS entry, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards
• Maintain and organize employee files in accordance with records retention policies
• Support the department’s administrative responsibilities, including preparation of correspondence, reports, and documentation
• Serve as a consistent and approachable resource for employees regarding HR policies, benefits, and workplace concerns
• Assist in addressing and resolving basic employee relations issues in a timely and confidential manner
• Promote a positive and respectful work environment by supporting employee engagement efforts and communication initiatives
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, interviews, and reference checks
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth and welcoming transition into the organization
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable federal and state employment laws
• Assist with audits, reporting, and tracking compliance-related requirement
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze HR metrics and reports as requested to support data-driven decisions
• Provide accurate responses to internal and external requests for employee records in alignment with policy

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of experience and education considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional HR role, including direct experience with recruiting and benefits administration
• Experience in a manufacturing, mining, or industrial environment is a plus
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and electronic file management
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and strong working relationships across departments and levels
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with a commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, remain flexible, and respond effectively to shifting needs
• Comfortable receiving feedback and adapting to changing conditions in a dynamic work environment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to frequently sit with frequent forward bending and occasional rotation. The employee must rarely lift, carry and/or move up to 13 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to rarely push or pull up to 45 pounds horizontally. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required occasionally to walk; climb stairs; and stand with rare rotation. Rarely the employee is required to squat repetitively or reach up to 74”. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Working Environment

Works in office environment and site environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Mining