HR Generalist

Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?

About the Company
Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.

We are proud to be a certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.

Position Description:

SLP seeks a candidate who maintains a harmonious balance between the obligations to individuals and the broader company objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of compliance requirements in the State of CA. We prioritize an equitable, respectful, and progressive work environment, which the HR Generalist will support. We view every individual not just as a "resource", but as an integral team member, collaboratively upholding our values to achieve our mission. Moreover, while we are dedicated professionals, we also value humor and fun

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing and overseeing all HR compliance duties and works closely with the COO. This position is responsible for developing our compliance materials and training for Managers and Supervisors, and supporting our culture of employee ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Develop our training program for all compliance activities
• Support the best parts of SLP’s culture, including worker ownership, work-life balance, creative and democratic problem solving, and fun events.
• Work with the COO to interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations; maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations
• Perform administration of various HR policies and procedures for the company’s Team Members
• Maintain and update the Team Member handbook
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Participate in developing HR department goals, objectives and systems
• Monitor the team member performance evaluation program and revise as necessary
• Support of managers with Team Member relations issues (grievance or complaints)
• Harassment and workers compensation claim investigations
• Full cycle recruitment for all exempt and nonexempt Team Members, students and temporary employees; conduct onboarding process; monitor career-path program
• Team Member document filing system
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience as an H.R. Specialist or Generalist, preferably 2 or more years
• Ability to be a responsible, self-motivated and innovative HR professional
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
• Benefits administration experience required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced training preferred
• HR experience within the construction industry strongly preferred
• Familiar with Cal/OSHA Standards preferred
• Worker Owner or ESOP experience preferred
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices in California
• Detail oriented, proactive, creative and good at planning special events
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Google suite.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm

Benefits:
Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health- Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Blue Shield and Kaiser.
• Dental- Sun Light & Power covers 100% of Delta Dental Gold PPO.
• Vision- Sun Light & Power covers 100% of the VSP Gold plan.
• Long-term disability insurance: Sun Light & Power covers 100%.
• FSA, HSA and Commuter program
• 13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays
• 2 paid days for volunteering
• 401(k) retirement plan
• $500 annual stipend for tuition
• Company Stock - Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee’s years of service and employee’s total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.