Human Resources Staffing and Benefits Specialist

Bearing Construction, Inc.; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semiannual clothing allowance

Employee perk programs (WorkingAdvant)

Job summary

Bearing Construction, Inc. is seeking an in-person Human Resources Staffing and Benefits Specialist in Aberdeen, NC. This role manages day-to-day recruiting, onboarding, and benefits tasks while collaborating with managers to fill staffing needs.

The position requires a background in HR, a valid license, and comfort working on an active construction site. You’ll support policy development and maintain confidential employee information in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years HR experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and onboarding coordination: postings, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Benefits administration and communication, vendor coordination, and ACA compliance.
• General HR duties: policy support, confidentiality, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Physical requirements: ability to work indoors and on-site, lift 25–50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Office administration

Microsoft applications

Adobe/Bluebeam

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe/Bluebeam

Job description

This is an in-person role based in our Aberdeen, NC location.

At Bearing Construction, we offer a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally while building strong, lasting relationships. Our culture thrives on collaboration, backed by a foundation of stability, loyalty, and innovation.

We are committed to enhancing the environmental quality of every community we serve and have become the trusted contractor of choice for many of our best clients.

With exciting opportunities on the horizon, both for our company and each team member, there’s never been a better time to join us. Become part of a high-performing team delivering exceptional construction management and engineering services.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $26.44-$33.65 per hour. Compensation is based on your unique qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Enjoy a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive base salary to include merit increases, annual bonus potential, and an extensive benefits plan for you and your family that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a retirement 401k plan, life insurance, short-term disability, and other supplemental options.

As an employee of Bearing Construction, Inc., you will also receive perks like a semiannual clothing allowance to spend in our company webstore and have access to our employee perk programs like Working Advantage, which offers exclusive deals and offers on various products, services, and experiences.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Staffing and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day tasks of recruiting and onboarding, as well as carrying out benefits tasks. Responsibilities include facilitating staffing needs, posting job listings, screening candidates, and collaborating with department managers on hiring decisions. The Staffing Specialist should be resourceful, maximizing resources for staffing tasks and establishing a well-rounded staffing process, ensuring high-quality candidates are hired accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities And Duties

Staffing Duties

• Coordinate with hiring managers to facilitate hiring needs, ensuring a smooth hiring process.
• Post and update job requisitions.
• Submit online job postings, shortlist candidates, and schedule job interviews.
• Prescreen candidates when requested.
• Submit and manage offer letters, maximizing the organization’s appeal to the candidate.
• Facilitate pre-hire requirements such as background checks, drug tests, and other requirements.
• Ensure smooth communication with candidates and new hires, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Create and maintain effective communication materials for candidates and new hires.
• Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees.
• Ensure managers and current employees are informed of and prepared for new hires.

Benefit Duties

• Oversee new hire benefits communication, ensuring employees are well-informed on their benefit options and have ample opportunity to sign up.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and concerns.
• Verify benefits bills against current employee benefits.
• Oversee employee benefit changes and ensure compliance with vendor contracts and state and federal laws.
• Ensure retirement benefits are offered to eligible employees and assist employees with questions or concerns.
• Maintain tracking of integrations to ensure benefits and deductions are being updated in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with ACA by monitoring hours worked and communicating concerns to managers/supervisors.
• Coordinate employee webstore additions, removals, and upkeep.

General Duties

• Assist HR Director in policy and job description formulation and projects.
• Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ensure compliance with any company policies and procedures.
• Help as needed with computer duties, maintaining documents, calendar coordination, and communication between departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and focused on quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, empathy, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and exercise independent/sound judgment.
• Knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, procedures, and systems
• Highly proficient in Microsoft applications, Adobe/Bluebeam applications
• Strong computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools, payroll and human resources software.
• Comfortable learning new software applications quickly and with little direct supervision
• Possess a strong desire to keep IT-related skills set relevant and useful.
• Excellent time management skills, self-motivation, and ability to prioritize work.
• Hands-on experience with office machines (e.g. copiers, LAN, postage machines)
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and multitask.

Required Experience And Education

• Associate degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Previous experience related to the construction industry preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an indoor office environment and an active outdoor construction site environment.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and be exposed to dirt or dust.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment most of the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.