HR Generalist - Construction

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting all aspects of human resources operations for a growing construction organization. This role serves as a key partner to field and office leadership, supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, and workforce development.

The ideal candidate comes from a construction industry background and understands the unique challenges associated with supporting field personnel, project teams, skilled trades, and construction operations. This position requires a hands-on HR professional who can thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for both field and office employees.
• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and orientation of new hires.
• Partner with hiring managers and project leadership to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies.
• Administer employee onboarding, offboarding, and new hire documentation.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management processes.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, employee leave programs, workers' compensation claims, and other HR programs.
• Support payroll processes by ensuring employee data, timekeeping, and personnel records are accurate.
• Assist with training and development initiatives for office and field personnel.
• Help develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Support performance review processes and employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, workforce metrics, and personnel documentation for leadership.
• Assist with workforce retention efforts and company culture initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• Prior experience supporting a construction company, general contractor, subcontractor, engineering firm, or related construction organization required.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and employee relations.
• Experience supporting both office staff and field employees.
• Familiarity with recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and benefits administration.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience supporting prevailing wage, certified payroll, union labor, or multi-project construction environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction workforce planning and skilled trades recruiting.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems.