Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

The HR Generalist – Gulf provides full-cycle HR support to Bigge Crane and Rigging's workforce across the Gulf Coast region, based in Houston. This role partners with leadership on employee relations, policy interpretation and compliance, onboarding/offboarding, and workforce planning, serving as the primary point of contact for HR matters in the region. This is a new position created to establish dedicated HR coverage for the Gulf Coast as Bigge's footprint in the region grows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for craft, service, and office personnel across the Gulf Coast region.
• Manage employee relations matters — including investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution — in partnership with the Director of Human Resources.
• Administer and interpret company policy, the employee handbook, and applicable federal and state employment law across the Gulf region (Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other southern states as Bigge's footprint requires).
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees in the region.
• Partner with the Recruiters (craft/service technician and general recruiting) on hiring needs specific to the Gulf region.
• Coordinate with the HRIS and Benefits Manager on enrollment, leave administration, and system updates for regional employees.
• Support workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and organizational changes within the region.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations across the states covered by this role.
• Travel periodically to offices throughout the Gulf Coast region.
• Perform other HR generalist duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 4 years of HR generalist experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law across the Gulf region (Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other southern states as applicable).
• Strong employee relations, investigation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within the Gulf Coast region.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP (Bigge's HRIS platform).
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification (or in progress).
• Experience supporting a unionized or partially unionized workforce.
• Experience in construction, crane and rigging, heavy equipment, or other industrial/field-based industries.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Primarily office-based, with some travel to other branches. Must be able to safely navigate industrial work environments and comply with site-specific safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.