Human Resources Specialist

About the role

Kingsbury Companies, LLC is a leader in heavy civil and industrial construction, located in Middlesex, VT. This is a full‑time, onsite position in the Office & Administration department with no required travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with the company's recruiting partner, keeping hiring priorities, candidate expectations, and staffing needs clearly communicated and aligned.
• Coordinate the full onboarding process from offer acceptance through successful field or departmental placement, ensuring new hires have the resources and training to become productive quickly.
• Administer company training programs, including scheduling, completion tracking, record maintenance, and coordination of internal and external development opportunities.
• Provide employee relations support by serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers on workplace concerns, performance issues, and consistent policy application.
• Manage the employee review process, including schedules, documentation, completion tracking, and follow‑up on goals and professional development commitments.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking to support leadership in evaluating pay structures, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Facilitate conflict resolution by guiding productive conversations, documenting concerns, and escalating significant employee relations matters when appropriate.
• Coordinate the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, including annual education, communication, and activities that promote an inclusive culture.
• Support HR compliance by maintaining required documentation, monitoring changes in employment regulations, and assisting with policy development and implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional human resources experience; this is not an entry‑level position.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and demonstrated experience keeping HR practices compliant and consistently applied.
• Proven experience coordinating onboarding, training administration, or employee development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with discretion, sound judgment, and thorough documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing schedules, records, and follow‑up across multiple concurrent HR processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working across office, field, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Prior HR experience within the construction, heavy civil, or skilled trades industries.
• Experience conducting compensation benchmarking and supporting pay structure or internal equity reviews.
• Background supporting performance review cycles, career pathing, mentorship, or succession planning programs.
• Experience coordinating DEI initiatives or company‑wide workforce development efforts.
• HR certification such as SHRM‑CP or PHR.

Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses.
• Access to paid training, mentorship, and professional development programs.

Pay

$78,000 – $82,000 per year.

Schedule

Full Time.