HR Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to support a growing organization in Santa Ana, California. This 2-3 month Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can apply construction-related labor law knowledge, reinforce workplace policies, and respond effectively to employee matters. The person in this role will work closely with operational leadership to help maintain compliance, address issues promptly, and promote consistent employee practices in an onsite environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage HR documentation and employee records with accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.

• Apply employment policies consistently across the workforce and help ensure day-to-day practices align with company expectations.

• Review workplace concerns, gather facts, and conduct follow-up on employee issues to support fair and timely resolution.

• Monitor compliance with labor regulations relevant to the construction industry and escalate risks when needed.

• Partner with leadership to address disciplinary matters and recommend appropriate next steps based on established guidelines.

• Support onboarding and other core HR administrative activities for employees in an organized and responsive manner.

• Serve as a visible onsite HR presence, providing practical guidance to employees and managers on policy-related questions.

• Help maintain HR data and systems, including HRIS-related tasks when applicable.

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience in a hands-on HR support or specialist capacity.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements, preferably within the construction industry.
• Experience handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and policy enforcement.
• Background in HR administration, onboarding, and maintaining accurate personnel documentation.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms; experience with related systems is helpful but not required.
• Ability to take initiative, make sound judgments, and follow through on issues with minimal oversight.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an onsite, policy-driven environment.