Human Resources Generalist

DescriptionHuman Resources Specialist/Generalist - Position and Responsibilities

As an HR Generalist with Middough, you will coordinate and collaborate on talent acquisition and human resource administration efforts across multiple office locations in collaboration with and reporting into the Company's corporate Human Resources team. The HR Generalist is responsible for full cycle recruiting, building a talent network, employee onboarding/offboarding, HR administration, basic employee relations, various human resources assignments, and employee HR support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Source and attract candidates using multiple social media platforms, third party recruiting platforms, and other best practices to build a robust candidate talent pool.


• Conduct and manage candidate interviews, interview schedules, candidate evaluations and debrief sessions.


• Collaborate with the HR team on the annual career fair and internship programs; this includes scheduling, managing, and attending regional career fairs and interviews.


• Maintain candidate tracking via the company recruiting tracker and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) in collaboration with the recruiting team.


• Collaborate with the team on the implementation of recruiting best practices, trends, speed to hire initiatives, and technologies.


• Prepare and deliver high quality and timely candidate employment offers.


• Prepare and manage required HR employee/candidate forms/documents based on Company practices/policies and applicable federal and state regulations.


• Collaborate with the HR team for continuous improvement of employee orientation, onboarding, and offboarding experience.


• Coordinate and schedule new hire and random background screening and drug testing program(s) based on client-specific requirements and/or third-party consortiums as assigned.


• Complete assigned HR administrative tasks accurately and timely per HR procedures.


• In collaboration with the VP-HR, assist managers with employee relations matters and Company policy administration.


• Advocate for, support and motivate a positive Company culture through company-wide relationship building, team collaboration, and team events.


• As part of the corporate HR team, collaborate with all corporate functions and business units on joint HR and business initiatives/requirements.


• Understand and follow all federal, state, and local legal requirements based on Company practices and applicable regulations.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business required.


• SHRM's CP or SCP credential(s) a plus.


• 5+ years of hands-on professional and/or technical recruiting experience is required. Recruiting experience in Engineering/Architecture consulting or professional services industry preferred.


• 5+ years of hands-on human resources experience required to include employee orientation/onboarding/offboarding, employee HR support, high-level benefits understanding, and basic employee relations.


• 2+ years of hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).


• Understanding of full cycle recruiting methods and best practices required.


• Experience with workplace federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.


• Highly effective and engaging verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills required with all levels in the organization.


• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality required.


• High degree of integrity in adhering to corporate policy and within all HR activities required.


• Strong ability to take initiative, work independently, be self-motivated, and meet deadlines.


• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.


• Work experience in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Physical Requirements

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.


• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend/twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.


• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.


• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if on-site at a client facility. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company and are required to be used and followed.


• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.


• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence.

About Middough

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What Middough Offers

We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)


• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage


• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel Insurance


• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Plan


• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays


• Tuition Assistance


• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)


• Employee Assistance Program

Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.