What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Reeder General Contractors?
Who we are:
At REEDER, our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and a shared dedication to excellence. We believe that great people build great projects — and we invest in our team members’ growth, well-being, and success both on and off the job site.
Our Core Values:
- Servant Leadership: We lead by example, putting the needs of others first and empowering our teams to succeed.
- Commitment to Excellence: We take pride in delivering quality results and continuously improving our processes and performance.
- Family: We treat one another like family — fostering trust, support, and long-term relationships built on respect.
- Safety: We prioritize the safety and well-being of every employee, ensuring that everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.
Together, we cultivate a collaborative culture where open communication, innovation, and teamwork drive success. Every employee is encouraged to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our people, projects, and company.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive HR support to the organization, with a primary focus on administrative efficiency, benefits and payroll administration, compensation coordination, and driving HR initiatives that promote innovation and continuous improvement. This role is instrumental in ensuring HR processes are accurate, compliant, and aligned with the company’s mission to foster a safe, productive, and people-centered construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Manage day-to-day HR administrative operations, including maintaining employee records, preparing correspondence, and supporting HR documentation and reporting.
- Ensure HR files, databases, and HRIS systems are accurate, compliant, and up-to-date.
- Provide administrative support to HR leadership in implementing company-wide policies and programs.
Benefits Administration
- Coordinate the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and problem resolution.
- Assist with open enrollment, benefits education sessions, and vendor communication.
Payroll & Compensation
- Support payroll processing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborate with Accounting/Finance to reconcile payroll records and address discrepancies.
- Assist in maintaining compensation structures, salary surveys, and pay equity analyses.
Key Initiatives, Innovation & Change Management
- Partner with HR leadership to plan and execute HR and organizational initiatives aimed at process improvement, employee engagement, and culture development.
- Support change management efforts by communicating updates, gathering feedback, and assisting with training and rollout of new programs or systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR efficiency and employee experience through innovative practices and technology adoption.
Compliance & Employee Relations
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Support employee relations activities by providing administrative assistance for investigations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
- Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work environment across field and office teams.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years of HR generalist experience
- Experience with HRIS systems
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of HR principles, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to partner with field and office personnel.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, or similar).
- Comfort with data reporting, HR analytics, and digital document management tools.
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.