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Description

Role Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations for a growing, private equity–backed construction platform with multi-state, union and non-union operations. This role executes core HR processes across the employee lifecycle while helping build scalable HR infrastructure, compliance frameworks, and workforce analytics to support organic growth and acquisition integration.

The ideal candidate is operationally disciplined, comfortable in field environments, and experienced in multi-entity organizations where documentation, consistency, and risk mitigation are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Execute full-cycle recruiting for office, technical, and field roles including requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Coordinate with union halls and operations leadership for union labor dispatch and staffing needs.
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding documentation, and ensure compliant I-9 and E-Verify processing.
• Coordinate safety training, certifications, and job-site onboarding with Safety and Operations teams.
• Support workforce planning and recruiting campaigns aligned with operational growth and acquisition needs.

Employee Relations & Labor Support

• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues including attendance, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain consistent documentation standards to mitigate employment risk.
• Support interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in partnership with leadership and legal counsel.
• Assist with grievance documentation, investigations, and arbitration preparation as needed.
• Support prevailing wage, certified payroll documentation processes, and labor compliance coordination with Payroll and Operations (if applicable).

Performance Management, Training & Culture

• Coordinate performance review cycles, documentation standards, and leadership coaching support.
• Deliver and track training programs including harassment prevention, supervisory training, safety training, and compliance education.
• Support leadership development initiatives for foremen, supervisors, and managers.
• Promote employee engagement, retention initiatives, and consistent culture practices across operating entities.

Benefits, Leaves & Time Administration

• Administer benefits enrollments, employee inquiries, and open enrollment activities.
• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation coordination, and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate timekeeping and benefits deductions across entities.

HR Compliance, Policy & Records

• Maintain accurate personnel files, HRIS records, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support multi-state employment law compliance and policy alignment across operating companies.
• Assist with audits, EEO-1 reporting, and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal investigations and documentation under HR leadership guidance.

HR Systems, Data & Private Equity Reporting

• Maintain data integrity in HRIS, ATS, and reporting systems.
• Prepare recurring HR dashboards including headcount, turnover, recruiting metrics, training compliance, and labor trends.
• Partner with Finance and Operations on labor cost analysis, workforce planning, and productivity metrics.
• Support data requests and reporting for PE sponsors and executive leadership.

Platform Integration & Change Management

• Support HR integration for acquired companies including onboarding into Extera systems, benefits programs, and policies.
• Assist with policy harmonization, handbook rollout, and standardized HR process implementation across entities.
• Participate in change management communication and training during integrations and organizational transitions.
• Document HR workflows and SOPs to support scalable operations.

Requirements

Required

·         Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

·         3–5+ years of progressive HR experience supporting hourly and exempt employees.

·         Working knowledge of employment laws including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and wage/hour.

·         Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms and Microsoft 365; strong documentation and confidentiality.

 Preferred

·         Experience supporting unionized workforces and interpreting CBAs.

·         Construction, field services, or multi-state environment experience.

·         PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Core Competencies

Employee advocacy, strong communication, sound judgment, discretion, conflict resolution skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

Bonus​ A bonus may l be paid based upon meeting or exceeding 3-5 agreed upon employment measurable objectives and the budgeted annual financial performance targets and strategic initiatives. 

Vacation​ Paid time off (PTO) prorated for the first year of employment based on start date. The following National Holidays are also observed: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Health care ​You will become eligible to enroll in the company’s health insurance program following a sixty (60) day waiting period. Coverage will begin on the first day of the month following the completion of this waiting period. The benefits package includes medical, prescription drug (RX), dental, vision, and a $50,000 life insurance policy. Detailed information regarding these benefits is provided in the Summary Plan Description.

Retirement: ​The company offers a competitive 401(k) retirement program, which has historically included a total contribution of up to 10% of an employee’s annual earnings (3% safe harbor contribution and an additional 7% discretionary contribution),subject to annual review. ​Eligibility for participation begins on either January 1st or July 1st following the completion of one year of continuous employment.