HR Generalist - Benefits Administration & Employee Relations

We are seeking a hands-on HR Generalist with strong experience in Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, and Construction HR. This role will support a dynamic construction workforce, partnering with field employees, project managers, superintendents, operations leaders, and corporate staff throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Construction Workforce Support

• Serve as the primary HR resource for field employees, supervisors, project managers, and office staff.
• Partner with construction managers and operations leadership to address employee relations concerns and workforce challenges.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Manage corrective actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), coaching conversations, and terminations.
• Interpret and communicate company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits Administration

• Administer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), and ESOP programs.
• Conduct employee benefit orientations and new hire enrollment meetings.
• Educate employees on HMO and PPO plans, deductibles, copays, and coverage options.
• Assist with qualifying life events, benefit changes, and open enrollment.
• Serve as liaison between employees and benefit providers.

Leave Administration & Workers' Compensation

• Administer FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and related leave programs.
• Coordinate leave documentation, employee communication, and return-to-work processes.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and modified duty programs.
• Partner with insurance carriers, employees, and operational leaders to ensure timely claim resolution.
• Coordinate return-to-work programs for construction and field-based employees.

Recruiting, Onboarding & Retention

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake meetings through onboarding.
• Create job postings, source candidates, coordinate interviews, and prepare offers.
• Conduct engaging new hire orientations and onboarding sessions.
• Ensure all employment documentation is completed accurately and compliantly.
• Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives across field and corporate teams.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain HRIS records and personnel files.
• Support payroll administration, timekeeping reviews, and employee updates.
• Prepare reports, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to California labor laws and company policies.
• Participate in HR process improvement initiatives and organizational development efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience required
• Strong experience in Benefits Administration and Employee Relations
• Experience supporting a construction, civil construction, paving, heavy equipment, engineering, contracting, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or field-service workforce highly preferred
• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, and Workers' Compensation administration
• Experience with corrective actions, performance management, and terminations
• Full-cycle recruiting and onboarding experience
• Working knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Skills

• Human Resources professional with experience in HR Generalist functions including benefits administration, employee relations, workplace investigations, leave of absence administration (FMLA, CFRA, ADA), workers' compensation, performance management, corrective actions, onboarding, new hire orientation, full-cycle recruiting, HRIS management, compensation administration, payroll support, compliance, and California labor law.
• Experience supporting construction, field-based, manufacturing, logistics, and blue-collar workforces while serving as a trusted partner to employees and management.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and organizational development skills.

Benefits

• ESOP (10%-15% annual company contribution)
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Pay

$80,000 - $85,000 DOE

Schedule

Full-Time, Onsite