HR Specialist

HR & Payroll Specialist With Recruiting Focus

Are you experienced with people-first HR operations in a hands-on construction environment? Do you bring real-world experience in payroll, recruiting, and compliance, especially in fast-moving, seasonal workforces? Have you been looking for a role where you can own the function, build trust with crews, and work closely with leadership?

You're in the right place. Summit Reconstruction is hiring an HR & Payroll Specialist with a Recruiting Focus to join our tight-knit, in-office team in Tigard, Oregon.

Key Details:

• Pay: Starting at $80,000/yr, depending on experience (final compensation based on overall fit and construction HR expertise)
• Benefits:
  • Medical & Dental (company pays ~50% of employee premiums)
  • 401(k) with company match (eligible after ~90 days)
  • 5 paid holidays
  • PTO: 40 hours vacation (Year 1, increases with tenure) + Sick Leave

Location:

• In-office, 7215 SW Bonita Rd. Tigard, OR 97224

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 7-4p full-time (40 hours/week)

Who We Are:

Summit Reconstruction & Restoration is a locally operated construction and restoration company that has served the community for over a decade. Our work happens in the field, and our office exists to support the crews who make the work possible.

We're a small, quiet, no-drama office where people are trusted to manage their work like adults. There's little micromanagement here; success comes from being adaptable, approachable, and willing to pitch in. Our leadership team values personality fit just as much as technical skill, and we take pride in creating a workplace where employees feel heard, respected, and supported.

To learn more, check out our website: summitreconstruction.com

Who You Are:

You're comfortable being the go-to HR, payroll, and recruiting resource in a small construction business. You enjoy interacting with employees at all levels, from field crews to executives, and you understand the realities and constraints of a growing, seasonal workforce.

Other qualifications include:

• Experience:
  • 4+ years in payroll processing and/or construction people operations
  • Hands-on experience with weekly payroll and multi-system reconciliation
  • Google Workspace proficiency
• Technical Skills:
  • Payroll systems (construction-specific a plus)
  • Sage 100 Contractor, HH2, or similar ERP/payroll tools
  • Google Workspace proficiency
• Compliance Knowledge:
  • Oregon & federal labor laws
  • Prevailing wage, OSHA, and workers' compensation (SAIF experience strongly preferred)
• Soft Skills:
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
  • Approachable and trusted by crews
  • Comfortable stepping outside a traditional "HR bubble"
• Additional:
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
  • Ability to pass background and reference checks

What You'll Do:

This role owns the HR, recruiting, and payroll lifecycle functions for a busy, construction workforce. You'll balance hands-on recruiting with weekly payroll execution and day-to-day employee support. A typical week includes:

· Posting and managing job ads; screening candidates and coordinating interviews

· Leading new hire onboarding, orientations, and paperwork (I-9s, background checks, system setup)

· Acting as the primary HR contact for employees, especially during busy early mornings

· Managing benefits enrollment and vendor coordination

· Owning OSHA, workers' comp, and safety compliance; supporting monthly and weekly safety processes

· Maintaining accurate employee records and reporting (PTO, PFL, 401k, safety)

· Own full-cycle recruiting for field, skilled trade, and administrative roles, managing frequent ramp-ups tied to project timelines and seasonality

· Post and manage job ads, monitor applicant flow, conduct initial candidate screens, and coordinate in-person interviews with leadership and project managers

· Lead onboarding from offer acceptance through first day, including paperwork, background checks, system setup, orientations, and safety/benefits overviews

· Partnering closely with the CFO, Project Managers, and President to support a people-first workplace

· Other duties as assigned, this is a true "many hats" role in a small business