HR Administrator – Craft Field Services

About the role

Founded in 1946 with one crane, Bragg Companies has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry. With decades of expertise in crane service, rigging, and heavy haul, we remain committed to exceeding expectations and upholding the highest standards of business conduct. As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg team. We are currently hiring an HR Administrator in our Long Beach, CA headquarters. The HR Administrator – Craft Field Services plays a critical support role within the Human Resources and Operations teams by coordinating craft employee onboarding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage onboarding for new and returning craft employees, including assisting with paperwork, documentation, and employment records.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Dayforce, including employment, training, skills, and job assignments, ensuring data integrity and organization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Partner with safety and operations teams to support safety training, reinforce best practices, and maintain OSHA‑compliant records.
• Collaborate with Dispatch to ensure staffing needs are met and confirm all required training and certifications are completed before jobsite placement.
• Route employee requests appropriately and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and provide general HR and administrative support as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of HR experience in an operations‑heavy, high‑volume, or field‑based environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS systems, including accurate data entry, navigation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of onboarding workflows and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with field employees and corporate stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong ability to file, track, and maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee and client information.
• Basic understanding of industrial, mechanical, and craft workforce skills and requirements.

Skills

• Experience with Dayforce HCM (Ceridian).
• Prior experience in a trade union environment or construction/heavy industrial sector.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration and union dispatch processes.
• Knowledge of Davis‑Bacon Act requirements, certified payroll, and prevailing wage compliance.
• Experience with learning management system (LMS) administration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Pay

Salary: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour (The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position, and individual hourly rate will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience)