HR Specialist (Employee Development)

Department: Human Resources

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Job type: Year-Round / Non-Union

Pay Type / Range:

Hourly / Salary. $60,000 - $90,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).

(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
  • Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
• Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) - eligibility after one year waiting period.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO Program covering all time away from work.
• Company paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary : Our HR Specialist (Employee Development) plays a hands-on role in developing, training, and supporting a diverse workforce across both union and non-union environments. This position is highly visible and people-facing, working directly with field employees, supervisors, and leaders to support onboarding, job readiness, performance expectations, and career development.

This role is best suited for someone who is outgoing, self-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced construction environment, someone who takes initiative, follows through, and turns ideas into action. In addition to learning and development responsibilities, this position supports key HR functions including recruiting, hiring, and employee engagement, serving as a trusted partner to both the field and office teams.

This role requires regular interaction with field employees and comfort working in a construction environment. Candidates seeking a classroom-only or corporate-only L&D role may not find this position to be the right fit.

This role is a strong fit for someone who:

• Enjoys being visible, approachable, and engaged with employees at all levels
• Is comfortable working with blue-collar, field-based employees and building trust quickly
• Takes ownership of problems and follows through without being asked
• Balances structure with creativity-able to design training but also jump in and adapt on the fly
• Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully in real-world, practical terms
• Is energized by variety and comfortable shifting between training, onboarding, and recruiting support
• Understands the importance of safety, accountability, and consistency in a construction environment

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Workforce Training & Field Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with field employees, foremen, and supervisors
• Deliver practical, job-relevant training that supports safety, productivity, and performance
• Adapt training approaches to meet the needs of a construction workforce
• Spend time in the field to understand work environments, challenges, and training needs

Employee Onboarding

• Lead New Hire Orientation and onboarding processes for new employees and employees transitioning into new roles
• Facilitate introductions, handoffs, and smooth transitions into teams
• Conduct 30/90-day check-ins to assess new hire progress and support integration
• Provide ongoing feedback and check-ins for employees in their first year or newly transitioned roles

Performance Management

• Administer and maintain the performance management system, including tracking, monitoring, and coaching users
• Provide guidance to employees on setting effective SMART goals
• Support managers and employees during performance cycles

Employee Development Planning

• Support individual development plans (IDPs) and help employees identify growth paths
• Participate in succession planning discussions and processes
• Create and maintain career paths, roadmaps, and related resources
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify training and development priorities

Training Programs

• Design and develop training programs
• Facilitate training sessions and learning workshops across various topics
• Manage training operations including vendor sourcing, scheduling, logistics, communication, registration, and tracking
• Develop and implement advanced leadership development programs

System Administration & Evaluation

• Assist in implementing and administering Learning Management System (LMS) functionality
• Manage course assignments, tracking, and troubleshooting within the LMS
• Evaluate learning outcomes using data, analytics, and feedback
• Produce reports and insights on training effectiveness and competency growth
• Manage and track all required compliance training

Continuous Improvement

• Collect ongoing feedback from employees and leaders on training needs and process effectiveness
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve learning programs and tools
• Update forms, guidelines, and materials as needed
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance learning experiences and program outcomes

Recruiting & Hiring Support

• Partner with the HR team to support recruiting and hiring for both union and non-union roles
• Participate in interviews, hiring events, and onboarding preparation
• Assist with candidate communication and new hire coordination
• Support workforce planning and seasonal hiring needs

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting for training programs and L&D initiatives
• Refresh, maintain, and expand the Training SharePoint page and related resources
• Other projects as needed

Preferred Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent hands-on HR experience)
• Experience working in construction, manufacturing, skilled trades, or other blue-collar environments strongly preferred
• Experience delivering training to adult learners in practical, real-world settings
• Exposure to union environments is a plus
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, or workforce development
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with learning technologies, LMS platforms, and digital collaboration tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Experience with performance management or talent development systems
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
• Background in leadership development or career pathing
• Experience with SharePoint, HRIS, or talent development tools

Personal Attributes We Value:

• Approachable, confident, and genuine
• Takes initiative and follows through
• Comfortable having real conversations and addressing issues directly
• Organized but not rigid
• Respected by both field and office employees
• Willing to roll up sleeves and help where needed
• Technical Skills (useful tools for success):
• Learning Management Systems
• HRIS systems (for performance cycles, data, and integration)
• eLearning tools
• Survey platforms (Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey)
• Presentation tools (PowerPoint, Canva)
• SharePoint (for resources and knowledge hubs)
• Excel/Sheets (for tracking, reporting, analytics)

Work Environment

• Office-based
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee's share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities - we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented - Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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