Human Resources Specialist

About the company

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the role

This role provides support across various HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, process improvement, with emphasis on employee benefits administration and leave management. The HR Specialist is responsible for ensuring positive employee experience and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations in accordance with practices, policies, EEO, OFCCP, HIPPA, DOL, WHD, etc., at the direction of HR leadership.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Inform corporate and regional management of sensitive issues that may require immediate attention and resolution.
• Assist with processing of terminations, including conducting and processing exit interviews and coordinating separation agreements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other ancillary benefits.
• Educate employees on their benefits and leave options and assist with claims and documentation.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process, including creating materials, hosting informational sessions, and overseeing implementation.
• Develop and distribute ongoing communications, with partnership with MarCom regarding benefits updates and resources.
• Work with HR and other teams to streamline benefits processes and ensure accuracy.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve benefits programs and enhance employee satisfaction.