Construction Company Seeks HR Generalist

NOTE: This position will be based in our Dallas office and travel will be required.

About Alston Construction
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary: This position serves as a resource to managers and staff to provide counsel and support in the areas of recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and other Human Resources related areas.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve operations issues related to workforce management and human resources.

Communicate and interpret Human Resources policies and procedures for the company.

Advise, coach, and assist managers with human resources related issues (e.g., employee performance and disciplinary issues, terminations, regulatory matters, training and development, etc.).

Assist in ensuring Human Resources practices comply with organizational and legal requirements.

Recruiting, to include posting openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting or participating in interviews, providing feedback and making recommendations on hiring decisions.

Ensure thorough pre-employment testing, background checks, and reference checks are completed and bring any potential concerns to the attention of HR management.

Ensure smooth pre-employment and onboarding for new hires, assisting with coordination, travel, and communication as applicable.

Process new hires, employee changes, transfers, and VOEs.

Assist with and/or conduct various employee and manager training and new hire HR orientations.

Process employee terminations and layoffs; conduct exit interviews as appropriate, bringing concerns and recommendations for possible areas of improvement to the attention of the Vice President, Human Resources.

Assist with handling employee relations issues and complaints.

Administer employee leaves of absence.

Assist with employee recognition programs.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Include

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of human resources experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Human Resources experience in the construction industry.

PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Travel to other offices and project sites will be required for this position.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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