Human Resources Manager (Construction)

TEC ELECTRIC LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

TEC ELECTRIC LLC, a growing construction company with under 50 employees, seeks its first dedicated HR professional. You will own the full employee lifecycle, focusing on recruiting skilled trades and field staff, handling employee relations and terminations, and ensuring compliance.

This is a hands-on, one-person HR role with a hybrid work arrangement. You will run full-cycle recruiting, oversee onboarding, manage employee relations, support safety and workers' comp, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience as a generalist or solo HR role.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting and terminations.
• Working knowledge of employment laws (I-9/E-Verify, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Own the full employee lifecycle for a small construction company.
• Recruit field and office roles, write postings, source tradespeople, interview, offers.
• Manage onboarding, including I-9s, E-Verify, paperwork, safety orientation.
• Handle employee relations including investigations and performance documentation.
• Plan terminations with proper documentation and risk awareness.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Support safety, workers' comp, OSHA recordkeeping and return-to-work processes.
• Ensure correct worker classification and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Maintain personnel files and employee handbook.
• Coordinate payroll/benefits enrollments and inquiries.
• Track licenses, certifications, and trainings for field staff.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruiting

Employee relations

I-9 / E-Verify

OSHA recordkeeping

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Other

About the role

We're a growing construction company of under 50 employees looking for our first dedicated HR professional. You'll own the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on recruiting skilled trades and field staff, handling employee relations and terminations, and keeping us compliant. This is a hands-on, one-person HR role for someone who's comfortable both in the office and on a jobsite. This an hybrid opportunity.

What you'll do

• Run full-cycle recruiting for field and office roles: writing job postings, sourcing tradespeople, screening, interviewing, verifying certifications, and making offers
• Manage onboarding, including I-9s, E-Verify, new-hire paperwork, and safety orientation coordination
• Handle employee relations: investigate complaints, coach supervisors, and manage performance and disciplinary documentation
• Plan and conduct terminations, including jobsite separations, with proper documentation and risk awareness
• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs (pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion)
• Support safety and workers' comp: injury reporting, OSHA recordkeeping, claims management, and return-to-work
• Ensure correct worker classification (employee vs. 1099 subcontractor) and wage-and-hour compliance
• Maintain personnel files, policies, and the employee handbook
• Coordinate with our payroll/benefits provider on enrollments, changes, and employee questions
• Track licenses, certifications, and required trainings for field staff

What we're looking for

• 3-5 years of HR experience, including time as a generalist or one-person HR department
• Hands-on experience with recruiting and terminations
• Working knowledge of employment laws, I-9/E-Verify, FLSA, FMLA, and OSHA recordkeeping
• Experience supporting hourly or field-based workforces
• Comfortable working independently, making sound judgment calls, and knowing when to bring in legal counsel
• Strong communication skills with both field crews and leadership
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Be able to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Effective listenign and written skillsMaintain confidentiality of employee information
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications

Strongly preferred

• HR experience in construction
• Workers' comp claims and safety program experience