Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are Looking For

The Human Resources Generalist will partner with management and employees, providing proactive guidance and counsel in the following areas: employee relations, workforce planning and retention, recruiting, talent management, and HR-related legal compliance with the objective of increasing employee, management, and organizational effectiveness.  

This hands-on role will be critical in executing our people initiatives, providing outstanding internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.  The right candidate will have 3+ years of experience supporting business units, be customer-focused with strong execution skills, and possess impeccable judgment and integrity. This position will report to the Manager, Human Resources and will be based in either Scottsdale, AZ, or Houston, TX.

*This job posting is open to multiple locations but represents one available position*

What You'll Be Doing

• Build effective relationships with employees and business leaders and provide seamless strategic and transactional HR support.
• Serve as employee and business advocate by providing day-to-day coaching and guidance to management and employees regarding policies, procedures and programs.
• Partner with business leaders to manage and resolve employee relations matters in accordance with company policies, procedures, values, and applicable laws.
• Coach managers to document performance and behavior. Actively manage performance and behavior issues to resolution.
• Provide positive customer service by responding to employee and manager on HR- related questions. Provide references to HR policies and procedures.
• Support the recruiting process by providing front-end assistance with job descriptions, compensation analysis, job posting approvals, etc.
• Participate in the design and development of Human Resources processes and practices.
• Recommend and perform quality control procedures as defined to ensure accurate and compliant records, including records related to promotions, job transfers and new hires.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, respect and teamwork in all matters.
• Occasionally support performance of end-user testing for HR system configuration changes, problem resolution, enhancements, upgrades, and integration activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws/regulations such as EEO, FLSA, etc.
• Work with HR colleagues (generalists and specialists) to identify new opportunities to add value to the organization; help HR colleagues with projects (as and where needed).
• Manage and implement special projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• 3+ years of human resources experience in a generalist/specialist function in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
• 2+ years of recent experience analyzing and resolving employee issues, providing advice and counseling to managers and supervisors.
• Experience with Success Factors HRIS/Payroll/ATS a plus.

• Ability to travel as needed (10-15%).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, set priorities, and to respond to changing demands; have a bias for action and deliver results.
• Experience working with a geographically dispersed team

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• Intermediate understanding of human resources policies and procedures.
• Passion for innovative HR solutions, excellent customer service, and ongoing process improvement.
• Ability to uphold standards of complete discretion and confidentiality as well as exercise good judgment and integrity in day-to-day decisions.
• Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Outstanding communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to explain complex information clearly and succinctly and tailor the message to audience.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member; strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional and approachable demeanor with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.

• The ability to think big but also "roll up your sleeves."

• Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative.
• Highly organized with demonstrated expertise in process design and improvement.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• Energy industry experience preferred.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, J-1, etc.) or provide any assistance in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including OPT or CPT.

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities. 

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.