Thompson Engineering

Human Resources Generalist

Mobile, AL

Full-time

About This Job

Thompson Engineering is looking seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This role is critical in managing the full lifecycle of employee changes-from onboarding to termination-while ensuring compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and internal reporting standards. The HR Generalist will also serve as the first point of contact for front-line employee relations issues, providing guidance, support, and resolution in a timely and professional manner.

Position Summary:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This role is critical in managing the full lifecycle of employee changes-from onboarding to termination-while ensuring compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and internal reporting standards. The HR Generalist will also serve as the first point of contact for front-line employee relations issues, providing guidance, support, and resolution in a timely and professional manner.Key Responsibilities: OnboardingOffboarding

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Coordinate and facilitate a seamless new hire onboarding experience, including document collection, orientation scheduling, background checks, drug screens and system setup.

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Ensure all new hire data is accurately entered and maintained in HRIS and applicant tracking systems (BrassRing).

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Process and document all employee offboarding tasks, including exit interviews, system access termination, final pay coordination, and benefits notifications.

Employee LifecycleCompliance

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Administer and track employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, job reclassifications, and terminations.

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Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.

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Support annual compliance reporting (EEO-1, ACA, OSHA, etc.) and assist with internal and external audits.

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Prepare and maintain employee records in accordance with recordkeeping and regulatory requirements.

Front-Line Employee Relations

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Act as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, resolving low- to moderate-complexity concerns such as attendance, behavior, interpersonal conflict, and policy clarifications.

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Conduct fact-finding discussions, provide documentation support, and escalate sensitive or complex issues to HR leadership as needed.

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Promote a positive and respectful workplace culture by ensuring consistent application of policies and practices.

HRISSystem Management

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Maintain and audit data integrity within HRIS platforms; process personnel actions and ensure timely updates.

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Provide system support and troubleshooting to employees and managers using HRIS tools.

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Regularly generate and analyze HR data reports to support decision-making and compliance.

Wage GarnishmentsPayroll Coordination

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Process wage garnishments and legal orders with accuracy and confidentiality.

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Coordinate with payroll and legal departments to ensure compliance and timely remittance.

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Maintain proper documentation and logs of all garnishments and deductions.

Talent Acquisition System (BrassRing)

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Utilize BrassRing to support recruitment workflows, candidate tracking, and hiring documentation.

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Train and assist hiring managers on using BrassRing for requisition approvals and candidate evaluation.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

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5+ years of HR Generalist or HR Coordinator experience, with exposure to employee relations.

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Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.

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Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Paylocity) and BrassRing (Kenexa).

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Proven ability to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and discretion.

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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

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Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Preferred Skills:

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Experience supporting front-line or hourly employee populations.

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Familiarity with union and non-union environments.

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HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

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Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis).

About Thompson

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial, infrastructure, and community development. As a drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, and chemistry laboratory firm, we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet - literally - performing services along the Gulf Coast's rivers, bayous, and streams.

Today, Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines, coastlines, and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets. While we are still one of the first companies on project sites conducting environmental assessments, land surveys, and geotechnical studies, our design teams are close behind. We now deliver cutting-edge solutions to complex infrastructure and building requirements. And our project management and construction management services mean we are often one of the last teams to leave. From start to finish, we are a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.