Onsite HR Specialist – Construction Project Team

theweitzcompany; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with HS

Employer-Paid Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an HR Specialist to support the data center project site in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations on site.

You will collaborate with project leadership to align HR practices with company goals, handle HRIS data, maintain personnel records, and ensure compliance with employment laws while facilitating relocations and internal mobility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience; construction exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive work environment by planning and implementing employee engagement initiatives such as team-building events, recognition programs, wellness challenges, and feedback forums
• Exhibit and promote consistent communication of company values to build a trusting work environment and align site teams with organizational goals and priorities
• Coordinate new hire onboarding for salaried employees and interns including desk setup, training needs, new hire gifts and overall experience
• Partner with hiring managers, HR team members, and other stakeholders to create onboarding schedules for new employees
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on company-wide programming and processes; advocate, share applicable resources, and ensure effective implementation at business unit level while tracking progress
• Facilitate the offboarding process
• Maintain accurate personnel records, systems, HRIS data, and ensure updates are communicated promptly
• Respond to unemployment claims, complete E-Verify processes, and assist with internal HR-driven audits
• Facilitate employee relocations by collaborating with HR, project teams, traveling employees, and the company relocation vendor in a timely manner and creating/issuing transfer memos to ensure a seamless transition
• Stay informed on applicable employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, market competitiveness, and efficiency of processes, policies, and integration between HR and Operations

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Professionalism and tact

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Continuous improvement

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Business degree (HR emphasis)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking an HR Specialist to support the data center project site in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations on site.

You will collaborate with project leadership to align HR practices with company goals, handle HRIS data, maintain personnel records, and ensure compliance with employment laws while facilitating relocations and internal mobility.