HR Generalist / Recruiter

Safety Marking Inc.; Bridgeport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401k with match

Job summary

Safety Marking Inc. in Bridgeport, CT, 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, assist with compliant HR practices, and back-office HR administration while collaborating with field and office teams in a fast-paced setting. The role requires strong recruiting judgment and practical HR knowledge to ensure timely staffing, accurate records, and

Qualifications

• Strong recruiting judgment and practical HR knowledge.
• Experience supporting HR administration and employee support in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work with field and office teams in construction settings.

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

Skills

Recruiting

HR administration

Job description

• 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