Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are:

West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies, including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities.

Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality.

Compensation Range: $75,000- $85,000.  Based on our Davis office location.

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location(s):  (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).

After an initial two-month in-office onboarding period, this position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The hybrid schedule requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely for up to two days per week.

Human Resources Generalist

Position Overview

Responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise, providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on benefits, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance, and HR best practices while facilitating a positive and engaging culture. 

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HR programs aimed at enhancing employee experience. Areas of focus include benefits, compensation, employee engagement, professional development, performance management, recognition and retention, systems management, and training.
• Manages the onboarding process for new hires and offboarding procedures for departing team members.
• Oversees the creation, distribution, and analysis of surveys related to the employee life cycle to improve HR processes.
• Stays current with emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory developments in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Ensures company policies and practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Administers the company’s HR systems, including system maintenance, data integrity, reporting, module creation, and process enhancements to support HR functions efficiently.
• Prepares and delivers HR related company communications and maintains HR pages of the company intranet.
• Serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Assists with training and professional development initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without written notice.

Required Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of related Human Resources experience required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Human Resources Information Systems and accounting software

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• HR Certification
• Knowledge of compensation strategy, performance management, employee relations, safety practices, and talent acquisition, and the ability to apply this information in a manner that is compliant with relevant employment law
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience with creating a culture of engagement, collaboration, and teamwork
• Capable of compiling and analyzing employment data

Travel Requirements

*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.

A Little About the West Yost Life

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance.  All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs.  We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us.

At West Yost, we make space for connection across the firm. Each month, we hold an all-hands meeting that bring together team members from every location, including those working remotely, to stay aligned and engaged. Individual sectors and teams also hold their own monthly meeting. At the local level, our offices host gatherings, from camping trips and river rafting to community events and celebrations.

Once a year, we come together in person for our Annual All Staff event, a firmwide experience focused on learning, networking, and building relationships across teams. That evening, we continue our longest-standing tradition, the Duck Dinner, where West Yosters are encouraged to bring a guest and enjoy a night of great food, connection, and entertainment.

We work hard, and we place equal value on having fun.

Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence.  We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees.  Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.

Standard Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

Other Unique Benefits:

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.