Bilingual Human Resources (HR) Employee Relations

What You'll Do as the Employee Relations Specialist

• Serve as the primary Employee Relations partner for multiple active construction project sites
• Build trusted relationships with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field employees
• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy concerns, performance issues, and other employee relations matters
• Coach leaders through performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and employee development
• Provide guidance on company policies, employment law, and HR best practices
• Promote fair, consistent, and compliant employee relations practices across all assigned locations
• Support onboarding activities, employee engagement initiatives, and HR communications
• Travel regularly between nearby project sites to maintain a visible field presence
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigations and employee relations activities
• Act as a trusted advisor who balances employee advocacy with business needs

Must-Haves as the Employee Relations Specialist

• 5+ years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting workplace investigations
• Strong knowledge of employee relations principles, employment law, and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Able to build credibility with operational leaders in fast-paced environments
• Comfortable working primarily in the field rather than a traditional office setting
• Willingness to relocate to the Boydton/Clarksville, Virginia area

Nice-to-Haves as the Employee Relations Specialist

• Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, industrial, utilities, logistics, energy, or other operational workforces
• Spanish bilingual proficiency
• Experience partnering with field leadership on large-scale or multi-site operations
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary of approximately $85,000-$90,000, depending on experience
• Relocation assistance
• Temporary housing during relocation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term career growth with a nationally respected organization
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on high-profile infrastructure projects