Human Resources Specialist

Rochester, NY | Full-Time

About the role

At Christa Construction, we build more than projects—we build relationships, strong teams, and spaces that make a lasting impact in the communities where we work. This position will be responsible for ongoing talent acquisition, onboarding, employment processing, communication, engagement, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Post and maintain job openings in HRIS and job boards.
• Assist in reviewing resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screens with candidates. Schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with background screening and pre-employment requirements.
• Attend career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities as needed.
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain applicant records within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate and manage employee referrals.
• Assist new hires with completing onboarding activities and pre-employment documentation through the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation, including preparing orientation materials, new hire folders, and first-day documentation.
• Complete and maintain new hire onboarding checklists to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with annual Benefits Open Enrollment.
• Assist with the administration and collection of company policy signoffs and trainings.
• Participate in projects, requests, and assignments and all other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and organization.
• Assist with processing employee leaves.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files.
• Accurately track and update all certifications in HRIS.
• Serve as a backup for the Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Law, or other related field required.
• 2-4 years related experience in Human Resources, preferably progressive experience in either a generalist, recruiter, or specific specialty of HR.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and discretion with highly sensitive topics and personal information.
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn/engage with multiple software platforms and/or systems.
• Exemplary reporting, presentation, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in all matters.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated, self-starter, and responsible person.
• Teamwork and service-oriented, with the ability to build rapport and cooperative relationships.

Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• General office environment requiring frequent interaction with employees in a construction environment with exposure to noisy conditions.
• Prolonged use of a PC, laptops, typing, viewing display screens, and mobile phone.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel 15%.

Pay

$63,000-$75,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 100% Employer-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays