HR Generalist (Construction)

Greater Kansas City Area

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established organization with a strong reputation and long history of success. As the company enters an exciting new chapter, they are undergoing a strategic transformation focused on modernization, operational excellence, and long-term growth. With ambitious expansion plans and significant investment in the future, they are seeking an HR Generalist who can play a key role in building the people infrastructure needed to support this next phase of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a human resources professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, partnering with leadership, and helping shape HR processes in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, the company offers a discretionary bonus program and the opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organization.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist will serve as a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting a broad range of HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, talent management, compliance, benefits administration, payroll support, and onboarding. This individual will work closely with employees and leadership to drive HR initiatives, ensure compliance with employment regulations, and help foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day responsibilities and is excited by the opportunity to help support a company experiencing significant growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts for a variety of positions across the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and hiring decisions.
• Maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, job boards, and talent networks.
• Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring effectiveness.

Employee Onboarding & Engagement

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding programs.
• Ensure all pre-employment and new hire documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs.
• Assist with employee communications and recognition programs.

Talent Management

• Support performance management processes, goal setting, and employee development initiatives.
• Assist with career development and succession planning activities.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns and employee relations matters.
• Help implement programs that strengthen employee retention and professional growth.

Compliance & HR Administration

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR recordkeeping practices.
• Investigate and resolve employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits & Payroll Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment activities.
• Support annual open enrollment and benefits administration processes.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee data management through Paylocity.
• Coordinate employee status changes, compensation updates, and related HRIS transactions.
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll and benefits administration.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and talent management.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience supporting a construction, engineering, architecture, or professional services organization.
• Experience helping organizations navigate periods of growth, change, or transformation.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Join a respected company with an established foundation and strong reputation.
• Play a key role in a business that is actively investing in growth and transformation.
• Opportunity to influence HR processes and build scalable people programs.
• High visibility position with meaningful interaction across the organization.
• Competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program.
• Collaborative leadership team committed to the company's next stage of success.