Employee Relations Specialist

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT. We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support employee relations and HR operations at one of our major project sites in Afton, Texas. This Associate‑level role is part of the HR Business Partner team and will partner closely with project leadership and regional HR to address workplace concerns, support HR processes, and ensure consistent application of company policies. Ideal candidate: motivated self‑starter with strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering a best‑in‑class employee experience. Responsibilities Serve as onsite HR liaison for the Afton, TX team, supporting a workforce of approximately 500 field and subcontractor professionals and coordinating closely with Site Operations, Operations and Safety teams. Serve as first point of contact for team members regarding HR questions, workplace concerns, and company policies. Support the resolution of employee relations matters, escalating complex issues to senior HR leadership as appropriate. Assist with fact‑finding and documentation related to complaints, concerns, and policy violations. Provide administrative support for employee relations activities, including badging and site access requirements, maintaining documentation, tracking cases, and preparing reports. Partner with other HR teams to support administration of employee onboarding, offboarding, and workforce changes at the project site. Partner with site leadership to help maintain a positive and respectful workplace environment. Assist managers with performance documentation, coaching conversations, and corrective action processes. Conduct exit and stay interviews and utilize feedback to better the employee experience. In partnership with other HR teams, ensure onsite engagement, communication, and culture‑building initiatives are carried out in alignment with HITT’s mission and values in a large‑scale, multi‑team environment. Respond to HR‑related inquiries, questions, and concerns from team members across all teams and provide guidance and direction on HR policies, programs, and processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years of Human Resources experience (may leverage additional work experience in lieu of a degree). Working knowledge of fundamental HR principles, practices, and employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc. Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong investigative skills and prior experience with workplace investigations. Possess strong conflict resolution skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience building relationships internally and externally. Keen attention to detail with ability to track and manage multiple projects at one time. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information. Eagerness to integrate into a family‑oriented, entrepreneurial, and highly demanding work environment. Self‑starter with ability to produce results in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work independently and with limited direction while maintaining strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Work Schedule Four to five days per week onsite in Afton, TX, with the potential for one work‑from‑home day per week. Occasional travel to other jobsites or regional offices in Texas may be required. HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr HITT Contracting Inc