HR Generalist – Employee Relations

Job Description

Boart Longyear is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah to support US Drilling Services. This pivotal role will lead employee relations for the region, oversee the onboarding processes, and drive the maintenance of our HCM (Oracle) system. The HR Generalist will work closely with employees and leadership to provide a seamless HR experience, resolve employee concerns, and ensure compliance with company policies and regional regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

- Serves as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues as they pertain to both field and professional-level employees, providing guidance on conflict resolution, performance concerns, and company policies and partnering with leadership to drive resolutions.

- Conducts thorough and accurate investigations into employee complaints and issues, ensuring fair and objective resolutions.

- Maintains a proactive approach in identifying and addressing employee relations trends to foster a positive work environment.

- Partners with management to implement strategies for improving employee morale, engagement, and retention.

Onboarding & Offboarding

- Oversees the administrative team and the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience

- Collaborates with hiring mangers to ensure that all onboarding tasks are completed accurately and efficiently

- Coordinates the offboarding procedures for departing employees, including driving the completion of exit interviews

- Ensures the maintenance of accurate records for all new employees and separations

HCM System Management

- Oversees and maintains the company’s HCM system (Oracle), ensuring employee data is entered and updated accurately

- Generates and analyzes HR reports from the HCM system to support decision-making and track HR metrics

- Provides training and support to HR team members and employees regarding HCM system processes

HR Administrative Functions

- Ensures accurate and up-to-date employee records are maintained in compliance with legal and company policies

- Regularly audits and reviews employee records for accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory requirements

- Assists with HR policy development, communication, and implementation across the organization

Employee Engagement & Support

- Supports initiatives to improve employee engagement and culture

- Acts as a resource for employees on HR-related issues, providing guidance and resources as needed

- Works closely with HR manager to ensure alignment with company objectives and supporting overall HR strategy

- Partners to support recruiting activities as needed

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (equivalent experience considered).

- SHRM-CP certification or equivalent preferred

- 4+ years of experience, preferably in an HR Generalist role with a focus on employee relations

- Experience working with Oracle and/or Dayforce or similar HRIS systems

- Strong knowledge of employee relations best practices, compliance, and legal requirements

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Proven experience conducting investigations and resolving complex employee relations matters

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams

- Ability to travel up to 25-30% of the time

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

- a strong compensation plan

- medical, vision, and dental program

- retirement program

- employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)

- employee assistance program

Company Overview

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration, reverse circulation, large diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply drilling, pump services, production, and sonic drilling services.

The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and quality parts for customers worldwide.

Veracio, a wholly owned Boart Longyear subsidiary, offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve, automate, and digitally transform their orebody sciences by championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio that fuse science and technology together with digital accessibility. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.

Our Vision

Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit our website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/