HR Employee Relations Specialist

The Opportunity

At Alpha Inc. people are our power. From construction sites to boardrooms our strength comes from unity respect and accountability. Were looking for an Employee Relations Specialist who can protect and elevate that culture someone who leads with empathy solves problems with integrity and helps our people thrive.

This isnt a paperwork HR role. Its boots-on-the-ground heart-in-the-game work building trust resolving challenges and ensuring every Alpha employee feels seen supported and set up for success. Youll be the bridge between leadership and team members balancing compassion with compliance and turning tough conversations into opportunities for growth.

If you believe in fairness transparency and people-first problem solving this is where youll make your mark.

About Alpha Inc.

Founded and grown in Hawaii Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction renewable energy concrete services and water well drilling . Were committed to building Hawaiis future through innovation integrity and purpose one project one partnership and one person at a time.

We live by three core values that shape how we work and lead:

• Lead with Heart Approaching every endeavor with humility empathy and respect.
• Strength in Unity Fostering trust and collaboration to achieve collective success.
• Alpha Mentality Demonstrating grit accountability and a relentless drive to excel.

Together were not just building infrastructure were building legacies that last for generations.

What You Will Do

As an Employee Relations Specialist youll play a key role in shaping the employee experience at Alpha Inc. Youll support leaders and teams to ensure fairness compliance and connection across the organization.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Partnering with supervisors and managers to address performance or behavioral concerns through coaching documentation and action planning.
• Conducting fair timely investigations into employee complaints or workplace issues.
• Supporting company-wide performance evaluations and 90-day check-ins for new hires.
• Facilitating terminations and exit interviews identifying trends that inform better retention strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) and VETS-4212
• Collaborating with the Safety team to support OSHA compliance and promote a safe respectful workplace.
• Managing key compliance programs including FMLA ADA accommodations and Workers Compensation in coordination with third-party providers.
• Assisting with onboarding plans employee transfers and promotions to ensure seamless transitions.
• Maintaining an on-site presence across project sites building relationships providing support and reinforcing Alphas culture of unity and respect.

What You Bring

• 35 years of experience in employee relations or a related HR role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws FMLA Workers Compensation and compliance practices.
• Exceptional communication conflict resolution and coaching skills .
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR systems and tools; a Bachelors degree in HR Business or related field preferred.
• A collaborative people-first mindset that reflects Alphas values of heart unity and grit .

Why Alpha

Because this is not just another superintendent seat.

This is a chance to help shape a growing division inside a company that is deeply rooted in Hawaii and serious about building with excellence innovation and purpose. Alpha publicly positions itself as a leader in construction drilling renewable energy and concrete resources in Hawaii with a strong emphasis on quality service and responsible operations.

At Alpha youll join a team that believes:

• culture matters
• leadership is earned
• field excellence is a competitive advantage
• and the best jobs are built by people who care about the work and each other.

Benefits & Perks

Alpha Inc. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:

• 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation personal and sick time) that increases with tenure
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 1 month of service (age 18) with a Safe Harbor match (100% on the first 3% 50% on the next 2%) with immediate vesting.
• Life & AD&D insurance (company-paid with family coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (24/7 confidential support)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $500/year)
• Company-provided equipment (role dependent)
• Additional perks (Aflac supplemental coverage employee discounts)
• Employee Ambassador Program: A dedicated real-human support resource to help you navigate lifes challengespersonal or professionalby connecting you to guidance resources and solutions when you need them most.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon:

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawaii and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaii statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process please contact us at .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawaii law and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits and training.

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