Onboarding Specialist - Storm Services

    Highlights

    Complete pre-hire onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug and alcohol testing, CDL and driver's license verifications, and customer-specific requirements. Onboard storm restoration personnel quickly and accurately, including during surge periods when large numbers of personnel must be processed at once.

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    LocationMI

    Description

    The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company is seeking to hire a Storm Services Onboarding Specialist to join our growing team!

    Benefits Include:

    • Competitive Wages
    • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
    • Paid Time Off: Including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
    • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
    • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Build and maintain storm rosters in coordination with Storm Leadership.
    • Support the call-out process as needed, contacting restoration personnel and confirming availability as directed by Storm Leadership.
    • Onboard storm restoration personnel quickly and accurately, including during surge periods when large numbers of personnel must be processed at once.
    • Collect and process onboarding documentation, including Form I-9 verification and tax withholding forms.
    • Complete pre-hire onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug and alcohol testing, CDL and driver's license verifications, and customer-specific requirements.
    • Enter and maintain accurate storm personnel information in the company HRIS, consistent with the records standards set by Human Resources.
    • Coordinate with Human Resources, Fleet, Safety, IT, Accounting, and Payroll to complete onboarding for restoration personnel.
    • Serve as the first point of contact for restoration personnel with onboarding questions, referring broader HR matters to Human Resources.
    • Keep Storm Leadership informed of roster and onboarding status.
    • Provide on-call coverage and schedule flexibility as storm operations require.
    • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned during periods of reduced storm activity to support broader operational and organizational needs.

    Requirements:

    • Experience in human resources, onboarding, or a similar administrative role is a plus.
    • Experience in a utility, construction, or storm restoration environment is a plus.
    • Working knowledge of Form I-9, background check, and drug testing processes; familiarity with DOT and CDL requirements preferred.
    • Familiarity with HRIS and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    • Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality.
    • Ability to stay organized and accurate when priorities shift quickly.
    • Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including some evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability during storm events.

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