People & Culture Generalist — Construction HR

Guardian Fire Services; Lester (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Independence Fire Sprinkler in Lester, PA is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to handle day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and employment law compliance within a 100% on-site environment.

The role partners with senior leadership and Corporate HR to ensure consistent application of policies, coach managers, navigate employee conversations, and support both union and non-union staff as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with significant HR Generalist exposure.
• Construction, manufacturing, or industrial industry experience preferred.
• Experience with employee relations, performance management, recruitment, benefits administration, payroll administration, and HR compliance.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Talent acquisition and employee development through full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and pipeline building.
• Coordinate and administer performance reviews for non-union staff and coach managers on improvement actions.
• Serve as primary HR resource for managers and employees on employee relations, investigations, and policy guidance.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Administer benefits programs, Open Enrollment, workers’ compensation, leave, and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Coaching managers

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Fire Sprinkler in Lester, PA is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to handle day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and employment law compliance within a 100% on-site environment.

The role partners with senior leadership and Corporate HR to ensure consistent application of policies, coach managers, navigate employee conversations, and support both union and non-union staff as the company grows.