HR Generalist

Amicus Talent Solutions; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employees, managers and leadership across a busy, project-driven construction environment in Michigan City, IN. This hands-on role covers the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll support and compliance, with opportunities to influence HR processes and workforce planning.

You will collaborate with field teams, superintendents and project managers, and operate

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience is required.
• Experience as an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong experience across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of benefits and payroll support.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment practices.
• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly employees.
• Comfortable working with field teams, Superintendents, Project Managers and senior leadership.
• Ability to work full-time on site in Michigan City, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting and hiring activities across field and office-based positions.
• Coordinate onboarding, new hire documentation and orientation.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations matters and workplace concerns.
• Assist with performance management and employee development processes.
• Support benefits administration and employee enquiries.
• Provide payroll support, including employee changes, timekeeping and payroll-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support HR compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with investigations, corrective action and documentation where required.
• Coordinate leave, attendance and employee status changes.
• Support workforce planning and staffing needs across active construction projects.
• Partner with leadership to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Support wider HR operations as the business and project teams continue to grow.

Skills

HR Generalist

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Payroll

HR compliance

Employee development

Job description

Michigan City, United States | Posted on 10/12/2026

We are working with a construction business in the Michigan City area that is looking to appoint an experienced HR Generalist to support employees, managers and leadership across a busy project-driven environment.

This is a hands-on HR role covering the full employee lifecycle, with responsibility across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll support, compliance, performance management and day-to-day HR operations.

Construction industry experience is required.

The Role

The HR Generalist will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers, working closely with leadership to support both operational and people-related needs across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruiting and hiring activities across field and office-based positions
• Coordinating onboarding, new hire documentation and orientation
• Providing guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures
• Supporting employee relations matters and workplace concerns
• Assisting with performance management and employee development processes
• Supporting benefits administration and employee enquiries
• Providing payroll support, including employee changes, timekeeping and payroll-related documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Supporting HR compliance with company policies and employment regulations
• Assisting with investigations, corrective action and documentation where required
• Coordinating leave, attendance and employee status changes
• Supporting workforce planning and staffing needs across active construction projects
• Partnering with leadership to improve HR processes and employee experience
• Supporting wider HR operations as the business and project teams continue to grow

What We’re Looking For

• Previous HR experience within construction, General Contracting, engineering or a similar project-based environment
• Experience as an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Business Partner or similar role
• Strong experience across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and HR administration
• Working knowledge of benefits and payroll support
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment practices
• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly employees
• Comfortable working with field teams, Superintendents, Project Managers and senior leadership
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally
• Ability to work full-time on site in Michigan City, Indiana

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional with construction experience who enjoys being close to the business and supporting employees and leadership in a fast-moving project environment.