Construction HR Generalist: Talent, Compliance & Benefits

UNKNOWN; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

401k match

Job summary

SafetyMarking.Net is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruiting, hiring, and workforce needs in a blue-collar road construction environment. You will source candidates for roles from entry-level to supervisory, and assist the HR Director with compliant employment practices and HR administration.

Success requires strong recruiting judgment, practical HR knowledge, and the ability to work with field and office teams in a fast-paced construction setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 4–7 years of HR experience, with a proven track record in recruiting and hiring.
• Recruiting experience in blue-collar, construction, transportation, fleet, or similar labor-based environments preferred.
• Experience hiring for roles spanning entry-level, skilled trade, administrative, supervisory, and management positions.
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee documentation, and general HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Recruit across field, shop, administrative, supervisory, management, fleet, safety, and operations roles.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, trade schools, workforce programs, industry networks, and direct outreach.
• Manage the full hiring cycle — postings, screening, interviews, pre-employment checks, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers on staffing needs, seasonal demand, position requirements, and long-term workforce planning.
• Maintain HR records, including applicant tracking, personnel files, and compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with EEO, wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, I-9, DOT, and other labor regulations.
• Assist the HR Director with employee relations, policy updates, benefits, payroll changes, offboarding, audits, and special projects.

Skills

Recruiting judgment

HR knowledge

Communication with field and office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Office software

Job description

SafetyMarking.Net is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruiting, hiring, and workforce needs in a blue-collar road construction environment. You will source candidates for roles from entry-level to supervisory, and assist the HR Director with compliant employment practices and HR administration.

Success requires strong recruiting judgment, practical HR knowledge, and the ability to work with field and office teams in a fast-paced construction setting.