HR Generalist

Conti Civil is a fourth generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 110+ year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide. We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution. Our track record of delivering high impact construction projects to our clients and our extraordinary commitment to our core values, employees, and communities where we work has been the foundation of our success and longevity. We strive to be the company of choice for our employees, clients, and stakeholders and have earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance and as a best place to work. The HR Generalist will work collaboratively with leadership to implement HR initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and policies and foster a positive and engaging work environment. This role combines a deep understanding of HR best practices with the ability to deliver solutions that meet business objectives. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments. This position is based out of Edison, NJ. Physical presence is a necessary job function of this role. Ability to visit jobsites with overnight travel will be required. Responsibilities Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbooks Prepare and submit required HR, EEO, ACA, and other regulatory reports. Assist with internal and external audits Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Support process improvement. Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and other voluntary plans. Coordinate open enrollment, employee education, and carrier communications. Serve as a resource for employees on HR-related questions, policies, and procedures. Draft and distribute employee communications related to HR programs, initiatives, and updates. Assist in developing and executing employee engagement initiatives that promote retention, recognition, and positive culture. Support planning and coordination of employee events and recognition programs. Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientations as needed. Assist with training programs Provide support to the Director of HR as needed and assist with other duties as assigned. Qualifications 5+ years of HR experience with broad generalist responsibilities PHR or SHRM certification preferred. Construction industry experience preferred (or similar environment with a field‑based workforce). In depth knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices. Experience reporting, analyzing, interpreting, and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment. Professional maturity to handle confidential information with discretion. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail. Able to multi‑task, adapt to change and work in a fast‑paced challenging environment. Conti has great benefits. We provide medical, dental, and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs, and many other optional programs are offered as well. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre‑employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire. Conti Civil is an Equal Opportunity Employer Conti will not compensate any agency that submits resumes without a formal agreement in place. All agency agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Human Resources. No other employee is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of Conti regarding candidate placements. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese English – Spanish – Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English #J-18808-Ljbffr Conti Solar