HR Generalist

The-Middlesex-Corporation; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Top-tier 401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation is seeking an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for a large infrastructure project. You will serve as the primary local HR resource for onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce coordination.

You will partner with project leadership, Field Operations, and Corporate HR to ensure a positive employee experience, maintain compliance, and support staffing and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience supporting a large infrastructure, construction, transportation, or project-based workforce preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices, onboarding, and employment compliance.
• Familiarity with Connecticut employment law and federal regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for new team members.
• Coordinate orientation, required training, office setup, and introductions to teams and supervisors.
• Provide ongoing support for employee questions, personnel issues, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and elevate sensitive matters to Corporate HR as needed.
• Manage weekly time capture for salaried team members.
• Coordinate FRA-related drug screening, biometrics, and other required compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and support required reporting.
• Distribute corporate HR communications and ensure timely communication to team members.
• Communicate craft labor needs with Field Operations and support staffing requirements.
• Support annual team member evaluations, including tracking and coordination.
• Develop and implement mentorship and employee development programs.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support hiring needs as required in coordination with Corporate HR and project leadership.
• Assist with candidate communication, interview coordination, and staffing activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and organized HR Generalist to provide day-to-day Human Resources support for a large infrastructure project. This position will serve as a primary local HR resource for team members, supporting onboarding, employee relations, compliance, workforce coordination, performance management, and HR programs.

The HR Generalist will partner with project leadership, Field Operations, Corporate HR, and team members to support workforce needs, ensure a positive employee experience, and maintain compliance with company and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for new team members.
• Coordinate orientation, required training, office setup, and introductions to teams and supervisors.
• Provide ongoing support for employee questions, personnel issues, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and elevate sensitive matters to Corporate HR as needed.
• Manage weekly time capture for salaried team members.
• Coordinate FRA-related drug screening, biometrics, and other required compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and support required reporting.
• Distribute corporate HR communications and ensure timely communication to team members.
• Communicate craft labor needs with Field Operations and support staffing requirements.
• Support annual team member evaluations, including tracking and coordination.
• Develop and implement mentorship and employee development programs.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support hiring needs as required in coordination with Corporate HR and project leadership.
• Assist with candidate communication, interview coordination, and staffing activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience supporting a large infrastructure, construction, transportation, or project-based workforce preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, onboarding, and employment compliance.
• Familiarity with Connecticut employment law and federal employment regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Top-tier 401k with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Industry leading referral program
• Generous paid time off

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.