HR Generalist - Field Services-On-site/Shelton, CT (Hybrid Schedule)

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Budderfly is a fast-growing, private equity-backed energy management company that is helping the planet by reducing carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. By installing and managing a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software solutions, we deliver energy savings with no investment required from our customers.

Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for four consecutive years, Budderfly is driving real impact at scale.

We are an energetic, dynamic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We are looking to hire an HR Generalist – Field Services who plays a key role in supporting Human Resources for our nationwide field services and warehouse teams. This includes a distributed workforce of field technicians (who drive company vehicles, climb rooftops, and service HVAC units), warehouse employees operating forklifts, and contractors. The HR Generalist will ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA regulations, and Workers' Compensation requirements, while building strong relationships with employees across all locations.

Why this Role is Important:

This role is critical to ensuring a safe, compliant, and positive work environment for employees in the field and warehouse—helping protect the organization, reduce risk, and maintain a strong company culture across geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and coordinate onboarding and orientation tailored to field technicians, warehouse employees, and other non-office-based staff.

- Act as a trusted HR resource for field, warehouse, and contractor employees across the country.

- Provide guidance to managers and employees on workplace issues, performance, and policy interpretation.

- Conduct fair and thorough investigations and resolve workplace issues in compliance with company policy and labor laws.

- Maintain accurate employee records, including attendance, certifications, performance, and disciplinary actions.

- Administer HRIS updates and ensure data integrity across a multi-state workforce.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

- Support a strong safety culture: maintain OSHA logs, coordinate required safety training, and monitor adherence to OSHA standards.

- Manage Workers' Compensation claims from incident reporting to coordination with insurance and return-to-work programs.

- Collaborate with managers to reinforce fleet safety and safe equipment operation practices. Track safety, compliance, and trade-related certifications.

- Provide coaching to managers on performance improvement, employee feedback, and disciplinary procedures.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

- 3+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally supporting field service, skilled trades, warehouse, or contractor-heavy environments.

- Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and understanding of state-specific employment requirements.

- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fleet/driver safety practices, and Workers' Compensation procedures.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to connect with employees at all levels.

- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Ability to travel occasionally to field or warehouse locations.

Location: Shelton, CT-On-site/Hybrid Schedule

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment

- Competitive pay

- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance

- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability.