Description

Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter managing the daily functions of the Human Resources department, with a strong emphasis on construction recruiting. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, safety administration, certified payroll compliance, equipment tracking, and enforcement of company policies and practices.

Essential Functions

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for all new and vacant construction positions, including:
• Job advertising and posting
• Candidate sourcing and pipeline management
• Screening and interviewing applicants
• Coordinating onsite interviews
• Administering pre-employment testing
• Develop meaningful industry contacts to support recruiting efforts.
• Participate in job fairs as needed.
• Create, write, and format engaging job postings based on job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.

Onboarding & Compliance

• Conduct all new hire onboarding, including completion of new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, DOT files, and safety orientation.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to reflect current employment laws.
• Monitor compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Respond accurately and timely to unemployment claims.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and information.

Benefits Administration

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all Sippel employee benefit plans; effectively communicate plan features, differences, and eligibility requirements to employees during recruitment, new hire orientation, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate and support the annual Open Enrollment process, including scheduling and facilitating meetings, preparing enrollment materials, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of required documentation.
•  Administer employee benefit programs during eligibility periods, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), voluntary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA regulations by preparing, distributing, and tracking all required COBRA notifications and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Payroll Administration

• Collect and audit certified payroll documentation for applicable jobs.
• Process weekly employee timecards and payroll.

 Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Details

• Full-time, salary-exempt, on-site position.
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to meet business demands.
• Occasional travel required.
• No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recruiting or human resources experience.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience in construction or a related industry.
• Experience with Foundations and HeavyJob software.