Human Resources Specialist

The Contractor Consultants; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kingsbury Companies, LLC is seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to own the employee experience, shaping onboarding, training, employee relations, and development programs across the company’s construction teams.

You will partner with the recruiting partner, manage onboarding through placement, administer training, handle employee relations with discretion, lead performance reviews and compensation benchmarking, and support DEI initiatives and HR compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional HR experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Proven experience coordinating onboarding, training administration, or employee development programs.
• Discretion and documentation in handling sensitive employee relations matters.
• Strong organizational skills across multiple HR processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with the recruiting partner and align hiring priorities.
• Coordinate onboarding from offer to placement and ensure resources for new hires.
• Administer company training programs, tracking completion and development opportunities.
• Provide employee relations support and document concerns with sound judgment.
• Manage the employee review process and follow-up on goals and development commitments.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking for leadership and internal equity.
• Coordinate DEI initiatives and ensure compliant HR practices.

Skills

HR experience

Compliance knowledge

Onboarding coordination

Employee relations

Records management

Communication skills

Education

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR)

Job description

Job Overview

• Company: Kingsbury Companies, LLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $78,000 - $82,000 per year
• Location: Middlesex, VT (Onsite)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Department: Office & Administration
• Travel: Not required

The Opportunity

You will serve as the central owner of the employee experience at Kingsbury Companies, managing consistent people practices that attract, onboard, develop, and retain a skilled construction workforce. This role gives you the autonomy to shape onboarding, training, employee relations, and development programs from end to end while acting as the direct link between company leadership and its recruiting partner. You will build a long‑term HR career with a company that promotes from within and invests heavily in its people.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Serve as the primary liaison with the company's recruiting partner, keeping hiring priorities, candidate expectations, and staffing needs clearly communicated and aligned.
• Coordinate the full onboarding process from offer acceptance through successful field or departmental placement, ensuring new hires have the resources and training to become productive quickly.
• Administer company training programs, including scheduling, completion tracking, record maintenance, and coordination of internal and external development opportunities.
• Provide employee relations support by serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers on workplace concerns, performance issues, and consistent policy application.
• Manage the employee review process, including schedules, documentation, completion tracking, and follow‑up on goals and professional development commitments.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking to support leadership in evaluating pay structures, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Facilitate conflict resolution by guiding productive conversations, documenting concerns, and escalating significant employee relations matters when appropriate.
• Coordinate the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, including annual education, communication, and activities that promote an inclusive culture.
• Support HR compliance by maintaining required documentation, monitoring changes in employment regulations, and assisting with policy development and implementation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional human resources experience; this is not an entry‑level position.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and demonstrated experience keeping HR practices compliant and consistently applied.
• Proven experience coordinating onboarding, training administration, or employee development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with discretion, sound judgment, and thorough documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing schedules, records, and follow‑up across multiple concurrent HR processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working across office, field, and leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior HR experience within the construction, heavy civil, or skilled trades industries.
• Experience conducting compensation benchmarking and supporting pay structure or internal equity reviews.
• Background supporting performance review cycles, career pathing, mentorship, or succession planning programs.
• Experience coordinating DEI initiatives or company‑wide workforce development efforts.
• HR certification such as SHRM‑CP or PHR.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle and a competitive salary structure.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses.
• Access to paid training, mentorship, and professional development programs.

About Us

Kingsbury Companies, LLC is a leader in heavy civil and industrial construction, recognized for tackling complex projects that others won't. We invest heavily in our people through dedicated mentorship and a commitment to promoting from within, ensuring your work truly matters. Our culture is rooted in Integrity, Adaptability, and Efficiency, providing a supportive environment where you can build a lasting career.

Learn more at https://www.kingsburyco.com/

Kingsbury Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.