Sr. HR Generalist - Apprenticeship & Compliance Specialist
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$95,000-$110,000/year
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Apprenticeship & PWA Management: Serve as the primary function lead for the strategy, administration, and regulatory compliance of all registered apprenticeship programs.
- Prevailing Wage & Davis-Bacon Compliance: Partner closely with the Payroll and Asset Optimization teams to review, monitor, and audit worker classifications, and wage determinations for Davis-Bacon and PWA-governed projects.
- Labor Relations & Union Support: Support the HR Director with collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations, grievance discussions, and targeted labor meetings regarding the integration of apprenticeship pathways and PWA program structures.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and maintain the HR team's compliance standards for Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing high-level guidance to proactively address and resolve complex issues while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
- Reporting & Analytics: Prepare highly accurate HR compliance reporting data, audit findings, and labor metrics to create presentations for senior leadership meetings.
- Other HR Work: Handle advanced HR operational projects as assigned by the HR Director.
Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with an emphasis on managing registered apprenticeship programs and navigating the Davis-Bacon Act / Prevailing Wage Act requirements.
- Labor Relations: Proven experience working within unionized environments and supporting collective bargaining agreement compliance is preferred.
- Compliance Knowledge: Direct familiarity with DOT clearinghouse regulations, OSHA regulated employee files and certified payroll workflows.
- Systems & Tools: Advanced proficiency using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and standard business software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to track compliance metrics.
- Confidentiality & Ethics: Proven ability to handle highly sensitive wage, labor, and employee data with the utmost confidentiality.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required to influence, collaborate, and partner across multi-functional teams (including Payroll and Asset Optimization).
- Mindset: An agile, proactive problem-solver capable of anticipating regulatory compliance challenges and implementing risk-mitigation strategies.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus: Eligible for a 5% Variable Bonus program.
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This job at Brookfield Renewable U.S. is located in Queensbury, NY, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Brookfield Renewable U.S.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $95,000 and $110,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Brookfield Renewable U.S.?
Brookfield Renewable U.S. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Brookfield Renewable U.S.?
Brookfield Renewable U.S. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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