HR Generalist - Charlotte, NC

HR Generalist

Location: On-site | Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Benco Construction is seeking a communicative and well-versed HR Generalist to inspire our on-site workforce and cultivate a thriving workplace culture. This role is responsible for overseeing aspects of human resources operations, driving employee engagement, and ensuring the success and compliance of our construction teams. If you have a passion for employee relations, and workforce management, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Lead new hire orientations and oversee onboarding activities to ensure a seamless transition into the organization.

• Drive Performance: Support managers in performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans. Provide training and resources to enhance manager capabilities in performance management and coaching.

• Build a Winning Team: Recruit, hire, train, and coach staff, fostering a culture of excellence through performance feedback, recognition, and professional development.

• Deliver a Five-Star Experience: Ensure top-tier employee relations and support for field workers, project managers, and leadership through outstanding communication and engagement initiatives.

• Optimize Workforce Success: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations. Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures to reflect legal requirements and best practices. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

• Maximize Recruitment & Retention Efforts: Develop and implement strategic hiring plans, analyze labor market trends, and adjust staffing strategies to maintain project timelines and workforce goals.

• Operational Excellence: Manage the departure process, including conducting exit interviews, handling the return of company assets, completing separation paperwork, ending benefits, facilitating knowledge handover, and coordinating with relevant teams, all while safeguarding confidentiality and using feedback to enhance processes.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) is a plus.

• Experience: 3-5 years of HR experience, with a focus on generalist functions. Experience in a managerial role is preferred.

• Construction Industry Experience: Preferred background in managing HR for construction, engineering, or fast-paced industrial field operations.

• Recruitment & Engagement Expertise: Strong ability to promote company culture, drive talent acquisition, and build strong employee relationships.

• Compliance & Financial Acumen: Ability to navigate labor regulations, analyze workforce metrics, and make data-driven decisions.

• Tech-Savvy: Experience with HRIS software, applicant tracking systems, and payroll platforms is a plus! Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook is required.

• Employee-Centric Mindset: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse personalities on job sites and provide outstanding support.

• Organized & Resourceful: Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package:

• 401(k) with company match

• 80% company-paid medical benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Short/Long Term Disability

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Generous paid time off

• Employee discounts & referral programs

• Mental Health Support – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule:

• Full-time | 8-hour shifts

• Monday–Friday with weekends as needed

Are you ready to make an impact? Join Benco Construction and be part of a team that values leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Apply today!