Human Resources Specialist

North Branch Construction; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

North Branch Construction in Concord, NH is seeking an HR Specialist to lead recruitment and onboarding activities. You will draft and post job ads, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and guide new hires through orientation and onboarding processes.

You will work with hiring managers to address staffing needs, ensure compliance with laws, and drive a positive candidate experience while contributing to HR initiatives and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong negotiation abilities.
• Ability to develop recruitment sourcing strategies for diverse roles.
• Strong time management and deadline orientation.
• Familiarity with hiring laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency with recruitment systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, post, and manage job advertisements across platforms.
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and fill positions.
• Screen applicants and coordinate interviews.
• Source qualified candidates proactively for various roles.
• Oversee onboarding and ensure new-hire documentation is complete.
• Coordinate with managers on salary ranges, start dates, and offers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Attend job fairs and recruitment meetings; support HR projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment sourcing

Interview coordination

Time management

Compliance knowledge

ATS proficiency

Multitasking

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Applicant Tracking Software

Job description

Company Overview:

North Branch Construction is a full-service Construction Manager, Design-Builder, and General Contractor serving New Hampshire and neighboring states. The company has worked in commercial and residential construction for more than sixty years.

Position Summary:

North Branch Construction, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist to support the organization’s full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle. This position manages applicant sourcing, hiring processes, orientation, and new-hire onboarding to help create a smooth and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. The HR Specialist also provides general support to the HR department as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, post, and manage job advertisements across appropriate platforms.
• Work with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and assist with filling open positions.
• Work with third-party social media on all NBC recruitment postings.
• Screen applicants and coordinate interviews as needed.
• Proactively source qualified candidates for a variety of roles.
• Process applicants through all stages of the preplacement process, ensuring requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Conduct new-hire orientation sessions and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Oversee onboarding and support employees as they transition into the company.
• Help new employees become familiar with the organization, company policies, culture, expectations, and key staff.
• Schedule introductory review meetings, including 90-day evaluation meetings.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure onboarding tasks and timelines are met.
• Check candidate references and credentials, including verification of experience and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and/or the HR Manager during the offer process regarding salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other relevant details.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies.
• Attend and participate in job fairs and recruiting meetings.
• Assist the HR team with projects, administrative responsibilities, and other general HR tasks.
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pre-Screening Questions:

• How many years of recruiting experience do you have?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Qualifications and Competencies:

The job description identifies the following competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement recruitment sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, applicant-tracking software and other recruitment systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong ability to navigate multiple Outlook calendars.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

At least three years of experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process is highly preferred. Minimum of high school diploma.

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Position Information:

This is a full-time, hourly position expected to work 40 hours per week. The position is classified as non-exempt and requires approximately 5% travel.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.

Work Location:

In person.