Job Description

Posting Title: HR Generalist Reports To: Senior HR Business Partner Location: San Jose, California Salary Range: $75,000 to $120,000 Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. WHO WE ARESince 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI)has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything. THE PEOPLE TEAM To be a truly great company, you need great people, and you need to put them first. The People Team at Cupertino Electric helps employees create and achieve unlimited possibilities for themselves and the company. With services like internal communications, marketing, talent management, employee relations, and total rewards, the People Team supports the over 4,900+ employees at CEI who safely engineer and build complex commercial, data center and energy projects across the United States. ABOUT THE ROLEThe HR Generalist supports the execution of people programs and HR initiatives aligned to the business objectives across assigned areas of the organization. This role works closely with the HR Business Partner and People Relations team, as well as HR Centers of Excellence to provide consistent, high-quality HR support to leaders and employees. The HR Generalist focuses on operational excellence, leader enablement, and employee lifecycle support to ensure effective delivery of HR processes, programs, and employee experiences.

• Serve as a point of contact for leaders and employees within assigned business areas regarding HR processes, tools, and people-related questions.
• Maintain consistent HR presence with supported teams, including site visits as needed, to build relationships and support effective execution of HR programs.
• Partner closely with immediate HR Business Partner team to support workforce activities, people initiatives, and change efforts through preparation, coordination, and follow-through.
• Support leaders in the execution of core HR programs, including performance management cycles, engagement initiatives, and workforce planning activities.
• Own and coordinate employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and other personnel action requests (PARs), ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure employee data integrity and smooth execution of employee changes and transactions.
• Provide general support for training initiatives as directed, such as helping communicate opportunities, or assisting with scheduling/ logistics Support the rollout and administration of training initiatives, including providing reminders and assisting in the compliance of training initiatives.
• Reinforce consistent application of HR policies and procedures by providing process guidance and escalating issues appropriately.
• Track, compile, and report people-related data (e.g., employee movements, turnover trends), flagging insights and opportunities for improvement.

ABOUT YOU

• HR Program & Operations Knowledge: Understanding of HR processes, employee lifecycle management, and people programs.
• Communication Skills: Clear, professional communication with leaders, employees and HR partners.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Ability to work closely with HR Centers of Excellence, in addition to Operational groups assigned to support.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in managing employee data, PARs, and program execution.
• Judgement & Escalation: Ability to recognize when issues require HRBP involvement and follow established escalation paths.
• Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: 2-4 years of experience in HR or a people-focused role + experience supporting HR programs, employee lifecycle processes, or leaders preferred.

#LI-SA1PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here. CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at ceijobs@cei.com or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.