Human Resources Specialist

Walbridge; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking an experienced Human Resource Specialist for a state-of-the-art construction project. You will champion our culture, manage HR processes, and serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management on-site. You will advance employee relations and foster a productive work environment.

The role requires partnering with site supervisors, overseeing onboarding and training, and ensuring compliance with EEO, labor classifications, and OFCCP requirements. Travel is estimated at 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 3-5 years HR experience.
• Proven expertise in a specific HR specialty area (e.g., recruitment, team member relations, benefits administration).
• Proficiency in HRIS, databases, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint), and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Excellent time management, organization skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 10%.

Responsibilities

• Champion: Advance Walbridge culture of inclusion initiative and promote strong working relationships.
• Guide: Ensure compliance with EEO, labor classifications, and OFCCP requirements.
• Facilitate: Partner with on-site project supervisors, support Talent Acquisition and the HR team.
• Oversight: Oversee new team member programs, health & wellness, training, postings and signage, and drug testing.
• Investigate: Lead investigations and resolve employee relations matters promptly.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HR data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

3-5 years HR experience

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

SharePoint

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Exceptional opportunity for a Human Resource Specialist on a state-of-art construction project. In this role, you will leverage your HR expertise to champion our company culture, manage various HR processes, and serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management. You will play a key role in ensuring positive employee relations among all team members and fostering a productive work environment.

Location

You will work from a long-term project near Van Buren Township, MI.

Responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities

• Champion: Advance Walbridge culture of inclusion initiative and promote strong working relationships.
• Guide: Provide guidance and maintain compliance with EEO, labor classifications, and OFCCP requirements.
• Facilitate: Partner with on-site project supervisors, facilitate the Talent Acquisition process, and support the corporate HR team.
• Oversight: Provide oversight of new team member programs, health & wellness initiatives, training, labor postings and signage, and substance abuse testing process.
• Investigate: Lead investigations and resolve team member relations matters promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

To Qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field, and a 3-5 years of HR experience.
• Proven expertise in a specific HR specialty area (e.g., recruitment, team member relations, benefits administration).
• Proficiency in HR information systems, databases, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint), and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Excellent time management, organization skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 10%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in a construction or unionized environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.