HR Generalist - Engineering/Construction Industry

Human Resources Coordinator
Southfield, Michigan, United States
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
Job Description
Atwell is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Coordinator to join our growing HR team. This role will support the new hire onboarding process from start to finish, including entering new hires into ADP, running background checks, processing I-9s, maintaining employee files, and assisting with day-to-day HR administrative needs.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow their career in Human Resources. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable following up with new hires and internal team members to ensure onboarding tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and timely experience.
Enter new hire information into ADP and other HR systems.
Run and monitor background checks.
Process I-9 documentation and ensure compliance with employment requirements.
Create and maintain electronic employee files.
Serve as a point of contact for new hires regarding onboarding steps, system access, and required documentation.
Follow up with new hires, managers, and internal team members to ensure onboarding tasks are completed before start dates.
Maintain accurate records and ensure confidential employee information is handled appropriately.
Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
Assist with HR-related projects and process improvements as needed.
Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant administrative, HR, onboarding, or office support experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to take initiative while knowing when to pause, think through next steps, and loop in the appropriate team members.
• Dependable, flexible, collaborative, and customer-service oriented.

Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
Pay Range

$24 - $26 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services