Oversee the coordination of the background check processes for the company, including post-offer screens and any customer requirements. Discuss any potential issues with HRM. Partner with leaders who may have a need-to-know and maintain records for future reference. Enter all data into HR system and maintain organization of records.
Perform related work as required or directed by HRM or Executive Leaders. Maintain confidentiality of work and any Baker Electric project knowledge.
Assist in any employee relations duties in partnership with HRM and other leaders, including assisting in document preparation, participating in employee interviews, researching and preparing pertinent information, assisting employees with interpretations and maintaining over knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
Assist HRM in maintaining complete and orderly personnel files, including organizing, sorting, performing audits or special projects, and transmitting information to corporate, as needed.
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to HRM or Executive Leaders with recommendation for resolution.
Partner with Payroll personnel on administrative task such as time off requests and timekeeping recordkeeping, as well as coordination of employee leaves, and verifications of employment.
Assist HRM with leave management, benefit administration, attendance tracking and performance appraisal processes, including working with department leaders to coordinate and administer programs within their areas.
Assist HRM in Company Recruiting Program, including creating recruiting/outreach campaigns, tracking applicant information, posting and promoting positions, participating in selection process, organizing and attending job fairs/events.
Assist HRM in required Training and Learning & Development programs, including tracking progress of assigned training, sending reminders, researching training opportunities for development, and facilitating any training, as needed.
Partner with HR and Payroll teams in the New Hire & Onboarding Process, including performing new hire orientation responsibilities, as needed, entering and verifying accurate employee information into the HR/PR systems, performing I-9 verifications, partnering with leaders to verify proper onboarding components are completed and following-up with new hires.
Partner with Operations and Safety personnel on administrative tasks or projects, including, but not limited to, assisting with attendance records, employee certification tracking, background checks and reporting, training reports, and any other general requests.
Oversee all unemployment hearing, responses and fact-finding interviews. Work with HRM and other department leaders to gather factual information to submit to applicable agencies.
Requirements
microsoft office
hr experience
detail oriented
communication skills
resource planning
confidentiality
Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task; work with interruptions; and adjust to changing priorities
Ability to adapt to an office environment and act in a principled, ethical fashion
2 - 5 years’ experience in an HR-related capacity; preferably within a construction industry
Must be able to maintain security of confidential or sensitive information
Skilled in written and verbal communications
Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail
Conscientiousness, personal responsibility and dependability
Ability to work well independently as well as cooperatively with others
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
coordinates post‑offer background checks and any customer‑specific screening requirements.
Company
Overview
Founded 1946
Year of establishment
The company began in Des Moines and grew into a prominent electrical contractor.
Revenue $85M
Annual Revenue
Reflects the company's status as a solid mid-sized contractor.
Acquired 2019
Year Acquired by EMCOR
Integrated regional expertise into a national platform.
It tackles projects across sectors—offices, factories, schools, homes—and supports them with nonstop 24/7 maintenance service.
A standout feature is its in-house prefabrication plant, one of the few in the nation for electrical contractors.
Typical work spans voice/data cabling, underground systems, traffic signal installation, lighting design, and energy audits.
Its unusual asset: a massive fleet and service staff equipped to answer calls anytime—no machines, just people.
Culture + Values
100% Employee Owned
Ownership Percentage
All employees share in the company's success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We deliver energy through people.
TEAM BUILDERS – We put the team over ourselves, contributing with leadership, positivity, respect, and humility.
RELENTLESS FOLLOW‑THROUGH – We own it all the way through with attention‑to‑detail and tenacity to ensure the job gets done right.
ALL IN – We are 100% dedicated to our craft, each other, personal growth, and delivering our best every day.
CARE FOR OTHERS – We look out for the well‑being and safety of our team members and clients, banding together with a family‑spirit.
Environment + Sustainability
4 GW
Solar Energy Installed
Installed commercial & utility-scale solar and storage projects, contributing to renewable energy capacity.
3 MW + 12 MWh
Solar-Powered BESS
Completed a solar PV project paired with a battery energy storage system at a sports facility.
2023
Solar Award
Won Solar Power World’s “Leadership in Solar Award” back-to-back.
Outfitted the first LEED-certified convenience store in the U.S., delivering long-term energy and cost savings.
Performed energy audits, lighting retrofits, daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors to cut client energy use.
Committed to “energy conservation” via LEED, audits, time-tested energy reduction methods.
Net-zero target: (not stated publicly)—no specific net-zero date found.
Inclusion & Diversity
100% Employee-owners
Workforce Ownership
A significant aspect of the company's culture is that all employees are owners through an ESOP.
3.7/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion
The company has a 3.7/5 rating for Diversity & Inclusion according to Glassdoor.
73% Employee Recommendations
Employee Satisfaction
73% of employees would recommend this company to others, reflecting high satisfaction levels.
4.0/5 Rating
Glassdoor Overall Score
The company has a 4.0/5 average rating on Glassdoor, indicating strong overall satisfaction among employees.
Union affiliation: IBEW contractor since inception; member of NECA since 1957.
No gender-specific statistics or formal DEI strategy publicly disclosed.