Description

Summary: Serve as the primary HR presence within a specific region, supporting a range of HR functions including talent acquisition, benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and policy administration. This role also supports the day-to-day regional office operations to ensure an efficient, organized, and professional work environment.

Responsibilities:

Administration

• Support and help drive corporate HR initiatives, projects, processes, and employee-focused programs.
• Actively participate in HR and construction industry associations, meetings, networking events, and community engagement opportunities.
• Gather content for the company newsletter and other internal communications.
• Serve as a key resource for employees regarding benefit programs by providing guidance on enrollment options, eligibility, plan changes, and claim related questions, while ensuring a high level of customer service and timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee offboarding activities including exit interviews, collection of company-issued equipment and property, ensuring a professional and positive separation experience.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

 Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the regional office and jobsites maintain all required labor law postings and updates.
• Promote and help maintain a workplace environment free from harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and retaliation.
• Support equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and diversity and inclusion initiatives and objectives.
• Assist with the interpretation and consistent application of company policies, procedures and HR best practices.

 Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a local HR resource for employees and managers by providing guidance, support, and timely follow up on workplace questions and concerns.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that reflects and reinforces the company’s culture and values. 
• Coordinate and support employee engagement initiatives and company-sponsored events.
• Assist with employee relations matters and conflict resolution, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships with all employees.
• Support communication efforts that enhance employee morale, teamwork, and overall employee experience.

 Office Management

• Oversee the daily office operations to ensure an organized, efficient, professional, and welcoming work environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for office-related needs including supplies, vendors, services, and facility related issues.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics including workspace setup, technology, equipment coordination, and office access.
• Contribute to a positive office culture and employee experience by helping create a welcoming and team-oriented environment.

 Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support regional hiring and onboarding efforts by partnering closely with corporate HR and hiring managers to ensure alignment with staffing needs and a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding-related activities to ensure a consistent and engaging new hire experience from pre-employment through onboarding and integration.
• Help promote the company’s employment brand within the region through community involvement, networking, schools, and industry partnerships.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field preferred.
• HR professional designation preferred (PHR and/or SHRM-CP).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment related laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance and recruiting.
• Ability to build strong relationships and establish credibility with employees at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating with others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise good judgment in employee and workplace matters.
• Experience coordinating employee engagement initiatives, onboarding activities, and office operations.
• Professional, approachable, and service-oriented demeanor with a strong commitment to fostering a positive employee experience and workplace culture.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, with the ability to learn new software as needed.
• Ability to travel periodically as needed.
• Commitment to Company values.