For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today!

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist will provide full-cycle human resources support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle within our construction operations. This position will play a critical role in fostering a positive work environment by managing employee relations, recruitment (including craft recruiting), EEO compliance, policy creation and implementation, and supporting overall HR operations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on HR experience in the construction industry or similar sectors, with proven success in managing employee relations and recruiting for construction and skilled trade positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Act as a key point of contact for employees, resolving employee concerns, managing conflict, and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and compliance with legal requirements.

EEO Compliance & Diversity Initiatives:

• Support the company’s EEO efforts by ensuring recruitment and employment practices are in alignment with Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
• Conduct outreach efforts to diverse talent pools and support diversity initiatives within recruitment and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with affirmative action plans and maintain EEO-related records, reports, and documentation.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the roll-out and communication of HR policies to employees and managers.
• Maintain HR policy manuals, ensuring they reflect current legal requirements and best practices.

Onboarding & Training:

• Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring compliance with safety, benefits, and company policy orientation.
• Assist with training and development programs, ensuring employees are equipped with the necessary skills to perform effectively in their roles.

Compensation and Benefits Administration:

• Assist with compensation administration, including job classification, salary benchmarking, and employee compensation inquiries.
• Support benefits enrollment and questions for employees, ensuring a smooth process and accurate record-keeping.

Safety & Compliance Support:

• Work closely with Safety and Compliance departments to ensure HR processes are aligned with workplace safety regulations.
• Assist with OSHA compliance, workplace safety training, and injury reporting processes.

HR Reporting & Metrics:

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Provide HR metrics and reports to leadership on turnover, recruitment progress, diversity, and other key HR data.

HR Systems Management:

• Manage and update employee records in the HRIS (Human Resource Information System).
• Maintain employee databases and ensure data accuracy for reporting and compliance purposes.

Recruiting:

• Work closely with hiring managers and field supervisors to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Focus on recruitment for craft positions (e.g., skilled labor, tradesmen, engineers, etc.) and support efforts to build a robust talent pipeline.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in human resources, ideally within the construction industry or a similar high-demand, labor-intensive sector.
• Experience in recruiting for craft and trade positions, with a strong understanding of skilled labor workforce needs.
• Proven expertise in employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling, and performance management.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EEO laws, affirmative action plans, and diversity and inclusion best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of federal and state labor laws, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems (experience with [specific HRIS platform] is a plus).

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in the construction industry is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed to support recruitment and employee relations activities.
• Travel at least 15% of time.

Physical Requirements:

• May be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone, along with other general office equipment.
• Close vision abilities required due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting/carrying of 25 lbs may be required.
• Reaching overhead or below.
• Work environment may include being able to tolerate moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers, light traffic)
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.