HR Generalist - Compensation & Benefits

Total Civil Construction; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Lanham, MD, seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support impactful HR strategies, full-cycle recruiting, and exceptional employee experiences. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in HR, and focus on compliance and employee support. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and a dynamic team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Human Resources Generalist role.
• Strong understanding of benefits administration and labor laws.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer healthcare benefits and assist with open enrollment.
• Manage Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance enrollments.
• Support planning department with standard procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Recruiting best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or social sciences

PHR/CP certification

Tools

Foundation

Heavy Job

Job description

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Help Build the Team That Builds the Projects

Are you passionate about people, process, and purpose? At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, we’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist who’s ready to support the field and the office with impactful HR strategies, full-cycle recruiting, and exceptional employee experiences.

What You’ll Do:

As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be the go-to person for both day-to-day employee needs and high-impact initiatives. You'll partner with operations and leadership to ensure compliance, foster growth, and keep our team aligned and supported.

Your role will include:

• Administer the employee healthcare benefits program. Assist with the annual open enrollment process. Answer questions and/or direct employees to the appropriate person or online portal. Assist eligible employees by educating them regarding their options and costs
• Manage Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance enrollments while updating choices on Foundation to process bills and deductions
• Processes claims from employees on the website and follows up with the administrator
• Administer 401(k) plans, including loan processing and audits
• Develop ad hoc reports as needed including ACA-1095, EEO-1, and Non-Discrimination Testing using Foundation and Heavy Jobs
• Reports on claims, potential losses, and insurance costs to owners
• Administer corporate insurance programs, including evaluating/selecting brokers and carriers, negotiating insurance coverage, etc
• Codes and administers the bill for multiple services such as EyeMed, Concentra, FBG, CareFirst, United Concordia, and Mutual of Omaha
• Administer coordinating Employee Social Events
• Supports the Planning Department with the revision of establishing standard procedures
• Administer the immigration processes for Total’s employees including H-1B, PERMs, L1, etc
• Responds to all the child support requests and updates the deductions on the system
• Processes PTO forms and works closely with the Payroll Department to ensure payments

What You Bring:

We’re seeking a professional who is people-focused, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or social sciences (required)
• PHR/CP certification (preferred)

Software & Systems:

• Experience with Foundation and Heavy Job

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years in a Human Resources Generalist role
• Strong understanding of benefits administration, labor laws, and recruiting best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Full benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Work directly with leadership and make a visible impact
• Exposure to major construction and infrastructure projects
• Dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Drug-Free Workplace | EEO Employer: Veterans, Minorities, and Women encouraged to apply

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Administrative

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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