Human Resource Specialist

Henkels & McCoy; Whitpain Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist to provide hands-on HR support for construction operations with a strong focus on union onboarding and workforce programs.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-service oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced construction environment, coordinating onboarding, recruitment, records management, and HR initiatives across field and office teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 0–3 years of HR support or admin experience; construction/union environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws related to construction and field operations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for construction field employees and union craft workers, including documentation, orientation scheduling, safety training coordination, and equipment access.
• Support construction recruitment efforts, including job postings for field, union, and professional roles.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for a large, distributed construction workforce.
• Assist with benefits administration, leave tracking, and respond to HR inquiries from field and office employees.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and company events aligned with construction operations.
• Monitor and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including those impacting union labor and construction workforces.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and workforce metrics related to hiring, onboarding, and retention.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, payroll, and project teams to support HR process improvements across construction sites.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Overview:

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction company delivering critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets across North America. Founded in 1923, H&M brings over a century of construction expertise to some of today’s most complex and essential infrastructure projects. Our work directly supports the safety, reliability, and growth of the communities we serve.

H&M is a purpose‑driven organization guided by strong core values that shape our strategy, performance, and culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where employees—both in the field and in the office—can grow, contribute, and thrive. Our construction teams are supported with comprehensive training, modern tools, and clear career paths, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to advance and succeed.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation’s leading construction contractors as ranked by Engineering News‑Record. As part of MasTec’s Power Delivery segment, H&M is certified as a minority‑controlled company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Our diverse workforce and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative construction solutions.

Responsibilities

The HR Specialist provides hands‑on human resources support to construction operations, with a strong focus on union workforce onboarding. This position offers clear growth potential into broader HR responsibilities, including employee relations, workforce programs, and HR initiatives supporting active construction projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, approachable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced construction environment that supports both office‑based employees and field crews. This role requires strong attention to detail, a service‑oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across changing project demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for construction field employees and union craft workers, including employment documentation, orientation scheduling, safety training coordination, and equipment access

• Support construction recruitment efforts, including job postings for field, union, and professional roles

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for a large, distributed construction workforce

• Assist with benefits administration, leave tracking, and respond to HR inquiries from field and office employees

• Support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and company events aligned with construction operations

• Monitor and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including those impacting union labor and construction workforces

• Prepare and maintain HR reports and workforce metrics related to hiring, onboarding, and retention

• Collaborate with operations, safety, payroll, and project teams to support HR process improvements across construction sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• 0–3 years of experience in an HR support, coordinator, or administrative role; experience supporting construction or union environments strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, particularly as they relate to construction and field operations

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort interacting with both field crews and leadership

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion