Construction HR Specialist: Union Onboarding & Field Support

Henkels-; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. in Center Square, PA is seeking an HR Specialist to provide hands-on HR support to construction operations, with a focus on onboarding union workers.

You'll coordinate employment documentation, maintain records in the HRIS, assist with benefits and employee inquiries, and collaborate with field crews and leadership to ensure compliance with labor laws and effective HR processes on active projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of HR support experience; construction or union environments strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, particularly as they relate to construction and field operations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for construction field employees and union craft workers, including employment documentation, orientation scheduling, safety training coordination, and equipment access
• Support construction recruitment efforts, including job postings for field, union, and professional roles
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for a large, distributed construction workforce
• Assist with benefits administration, leave tracking, and respond to HR inquiries from field and office employees
• Support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and company events aligned with construction operations
• Monitor and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including those impacting union labor and construction workforces
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and workforce metrics related to hiring, onboarding, and retention
• Collaborate with operations, safety, payroll, and project teams to support HR process improvements across construction sites

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. in Center Square, PA is seeking an HR Specialist to provide hands-on HR support to construction operations, with a focus on onboarding union workers.

You'll coordinate employment documentation, maintain records in the HRIS, assist with benefits and employee inquiries, and collaborate with field crews and leadership to ensure compliance with labor laws and effective HR processes on active projects.