HR Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Location: Plantsville, CT (This role is fully onsite)

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of Human Resources experience within the construction industry
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
• Experience supporting employee relations, HR compliance, and personnel records management
• Working knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Plantsville, CT
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States

Highly Preferred:

• Knowledge of Connecticut employment laws
• Experience with prevailing wage requirements
• Benefits administration experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• PHR or SHRM certification

Position Overview

A growing and established heavy civil construction organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Administrator to support all phases of the employee lifecycle. This role works closely with leadership and is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, HR records management, and payroll support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with leadership to attract, retain, and support employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring initiatives
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related inquiries
• Support employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture
• Assist with benefits administration and employee enrollment processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support payroll processes and maintain accurate employee data
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Attend management meetings to support staffing and labor planning needs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable and Team-Oriented Work Environment

Qualified candidates with construction industry HR experience are encouraged to apply.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume and interview availability to View email address on click.appcast.io ASAP today or tomorrow. I am conducting interviews this week and looking to hire immediately.

To sign up for an initial phone screening, please schedule a time directly through my calendar:

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Southington, CT.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Standard Benefit Package including PTO, Health Benefits, etc.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Southington,CT.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.