Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist – Electrical Construction

Reports to: Director of Safety and People

Location: Nevada/California (supports field and office)

About the Role

We are looking for an HR Generalist with experience in the electrical construction industry to support both office and field operations. This role will work closely with the Director of Safety and People to keep HR processes compliant, support field teams, and handle day-to-day HR needs.

Key Responsibilities

State Compliance (NV & CA)

· Maintain HR documents, forms, and policies to meet state requirements.

· Track updates to state labor laws and ensure the company stays compliant.

· Support audits and required reporting.

Employee Relations - Field & Office

· Assist in handling HR issues that occur onsite.

· Conduct or help conduct workplace investigations (field and office).

· Support managers and foremen with HR-related questions.

· Assist write-ups and corrective actions.

· Assist with or manage termination documentation and procedures, ensuring compliance with NV and CA laws.

Union Experience

· Work with union agreements, dispatch procedures, and employee classifications.

· Assist with grievances, tracking hours, and communication with union representatives.

Hiring & Onboarding (All Departments)

· Review resumes and screen candidates for field and office roles.

· Help with hiring needs across all departments (Safety, Admin, Accounting, Project Management, Warehouse, etc.).

· Coordinates all onboarding processes including paperwork and background and drug checks.

· Work with hiring managers to understand job needs and match qualified candidates.

Employee Records & HR Systems

· Keep employee files accurate and up to date.

· Enter and maintain employee information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

· Update compliance checklists, certifications, and training records.

Benefits & Leaves

· Assist employees with benefits questions.

· Track leaves of absence and support return-to-work processes with also coordinating with leaves

Safety & People Support

· Work closely with Safety to track training and support incident investigation, with also working on workers comp.

· Coordinate with payroll on timecards, union classifications, and jobsite assignments.

General HR Tasks

· Help write or update job descriptions.

· Support performance reviews.

· Prepare documentation for discipline and termination as needed.

· Assist with company culture projects, events, and communication.

Qualifications

· 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably in construction or a similar trade.

· Experience working with union contractors required.

· Strong understanding of NV or CA employment laws.

· Experience with investigations, write-ups, and terminations.

· Strong communication and organization skills.

· HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) is a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person