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Overview

About M.C. Dean

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist role provides strategic and tactical HR support to assigned client groups within M.C. Dean. This role collaborates closely with HR leadership and business leaders to deliver core HR programs, drive employee engagement, and strengthen organizational capabilities. The HR Generalist plays a key role in implementing enterprise-wide HR initiatives—including performance management, promotion processes, succession planning, career frameworks, career pathing, and learning and development programs—ensuring consistent adoption and alignment with business needs.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

+ Serve as primary HR point of contact for assigned business units, advising on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.

+ Work directly with HR leadership to **roll out, communicate, and implement existing and new HR initiatives** , including:

+ Performance management cycles and continuous feedback practices

+ Promotion and advancement processes

+ Succession planning and talent reviews

+ Career framework development and career pathing implementation

+ Learning and development initiatives and training programs

+ Support talent acquisition efforts by collaborating with recruiters, participating in interviews, and advising leaders on selection decisions.

+ Support investigations related to employee relations issues and provide recommendations aligned with policies and legal requirements.

+ Administer key HR processes, including onboarding, promotions, performance management, succession planning, terminations, and leave administration.

+ Support compensation reviews, job evaluations, and internal equity considerations.

+ Track and analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, engagement) to identify trends and recommend actions.

+ Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on team development, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans.

+ Contribute to HR projects, change management efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives across the enterprise.

+ Work with the Education department to develop and/or implement training programs in support of the business unit

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

+ 5+ years of progressive **HR experience** (generalist or HRBP).

+ Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

+ Demonstrated experience supporting or implementing HR programs (e.g., performance management, learning initiatives, or talent reviews).

+ Proven ability to partner effectively with leadership and employees at all levels.

+ Strong communication, critical thinking, and organization skills.

+ Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

+ PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.

+ Experience supporting technical, engineering, construction, or project-based workforces.

+ Experience in a multi-state or large-scale organization.

Abilities:

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

+ Sitting for extended periods of time.

+ Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

+ Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.