Human Resources Specialist

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and infrastructure contractor is seeking an HR Specialist to focus on Talent Acquisition and support recruiting efforts across teams. This hands-on role involves managing full-cycle recruiting, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliance with HR best practices. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in construction, and a strong grasp of California employment laws. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity based in Corona, CA, with room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience, with strong emphasis on full-cycle recruiting.
• Prior experience in construction, field operations or skilled trades hiring preferred.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders for workforce planning.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition to offer acceptance.
• Ensure compliance in a construction field-driven environment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Judgment and relationship-building

Comfortable with safety standards

Education

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

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HRIS platforms

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

A well-established construction and infrastructure contractor is seeking an HR Specialist with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition to support recruiting efforts across corporate, field, and operational teams. This is a hands‑on role ideal for an HR professional who enjoys full‑cycle recruiting while also contributing to broader HR initiatives when hiring volume fluctuates.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

The role partners closely with leadership and operations teams to support workforce planning, deliver a strong candidate experience, and ensure compliance with HR best practices—particularly within a construction and field‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to understand hiring needs and support short‑ and long‑term workforce planning.
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting, from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Open, manage, and track requisitions within the ATS, ensuring alignment with approved headcount and budgets.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job boards, referrals, direct outreach, and agency partnerships.
• Screen candidates, conduct initial interviews, coordinate interview panels, and manage candidate communications.
• Support compensation discussions by aligning offers with internal equity and market benchmarks.
• Prepare and extend employment offers and coordinate pre‑employment processes.
• Track and report recruiting metrics such as time‑to‑fill and pipeline health.
• Ensure a consistent, compliant, and positive candidate experience.

HR Generalist Support & Projects

• Provide day‑to‑day HR support to employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, and HR programs.
• Assist with onboarding activities, including new hire orientation and coordination with payroll and benefits.
• Support HR initiatives such as performance cycles, engagement programs, training, and compliance efforts.
• Maintain employee data accuracy within HRIS and ATS systems.
• Assist with employee relations documentation and elevate matters as appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, tools, and workflows.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 3–5 years of HR experience, with a strong emphasis on full‑cycle recruiting.
• Prior experience supporting construction, field operations, or skilled trades hiring strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.

Certifications (Preferred)

• SHRM‑CP, PHR, or equivalent HR/Talent Acquisition certification.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and relationship‑building skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
• Primarily office‑based with occasional visits to construction or field sites.
• Must be comfortable working in compliance with safety and ergonomic standards when visiting job sites.

Other Information

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Human Resources
• Industries: Construction

Equal Opportunity Statement

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Employment is at‑will.