HR Generalist / Recruiter

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

Department

Human Resources

Reports To

HR Director

Location

Bridgeport, CT

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• Company paid for benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• 401k plan with match
• Annual Salary range from $85K to $120K

What You’ll Do

The HR Generalist supports recruiting, hiring, and workforce needs in a blue-collar road construction environment, sourcing candidates for roles ranging from entry-level field positions to supervisory, management, administrative, fleet, shop, and operations. The role also assists the HR Director with compliant employment practices, HR administration, and employee support. Success requires strong recruiting judgment, practical HR knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both field and office teams in a fast-paced construction setting.

Key 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.

What You Bring

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.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of modern recruiting strategies, sourcing methods, candidate screening, and applicant tracking.

Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, employees, hiring managers, and leadership.

Solid understanding of labor law, compliance practices, confidentiality, and HR documentation standards.

Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple open positions and competing HR deadlines.

Proficiency with HR systems, applicant tracking tools, recruiting platforms, and standard office software.

Sound judgment, problem-solving, attention to detail, and discretion with sensitive employee information.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior recruiting experience in road construction, DOT-related operations, fleet, shop, CDL, or seasonal field labor environments.

Experience building candidate pipelines through trade schools, workforce programs, employee referrals, job fairs, and industry networking.

Experience supporting employee relations, HR audits, handbook updates, benefits, payroll-related HR updates, and compliance tracking.

Schedule

• Full-time Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6 PM
• May be flexible within core office hours (8 hrs./day, 40 hrs./week)

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an office-based HR environment supporting field, shop, fleet, administrative, and management teams within a road construction organization. The role may require occasional participation in job fairs, hiring events, field coordination, or visits to operational locations.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer work, phone use, and extended screen time. The role may occasionally require standing, walking, light lifting of office materials, and travel to hiring events or company work locations.

Check us out at www.SafetyMarking.Net

E.O.E. WOMEN, Minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.