Bilingual HR Manager

Spyglass Talent Solutions; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential construction firm in the Raleigh-Durham area is seeking an HR Manager to lead human resources operations and enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of HR experience, a solid grasp of benefits administration, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. This hands-on role is crucial for overseeing HR functions in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience, ideally in a hands-on environment.
• Strong understanding of benefits and workplace compliance.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer company benefits and ensure employee understanding.
• Handle employee relations with professionalism and empathy.
• Oversee and manage onboarding of new hires.

Skills

3+ years of HR experience in construction or manufacturing

Understanding of benefits administration and compliance

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Conflict resolution skills

Excellent communication skills

Discretion and empathy

Job description

Overview

Spyglass Talent Solutions, a retained recruitment firm, has been engaged by a confidential construction firm to conduct a search for an HR Manager in Raleigh-Durham.

This company is a well-established grading and utility contractor with projects across North Carolina. As the organization grows, it is seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead human resources operations, support employee engagement, and oversee critical people processes across both field and office environments.

This is a dynamic, people-first role that blends day-to-day HR operations with strategic support, recruiting, and culture-building initiatives in a fast-paced construction setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer company benefits programs, ensuring employees understand offerings during onboarding and throughout employment.


• Partner with the Safety Department on workplace accidents, workers’ compensation claims, and incident follow-up.


• Coordinate and conduct phone screens and interviews – particularly for operators, truck drivers, and field staff.


• Manage the onboarding and orientation process for all new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the company.


• Support and coach managers and employees on employee relations, resolving workplace issues with professionalism and empathy.


• Serve as backup for payroll processing as needed.


• Help manage a drug testing program, maintaining compliance and consistency across the organization.


• Contribute to internal communication and recruiting branding efforts, including support for LinkedIn and website content.


• Create policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or similarly hands-on environments.


• Strong understanding of benefits administration, workers' compensation, and general HR compliance.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required


• Comfortable handling employee relations, including conflict resolution and performance conversations.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a flexible, people-first approach.


• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Additional details

Location: Raleigh-Durham area

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Construction and Manufacturing