What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Suntec Concrete?
HR Generalist
Location: Jobsite-based (on-site at an active Suntec Concrete construction project)
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
Suntec Concrete is hiring a site-based HR Generalist to support our field workforce and project leadership team. This position will be responsible for daily manpower tracking (headcount reporting), new hire orientation/onboarding, and maintaining accurate HR records in a fast-paced construction environment. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, comfortable working on a jobsite, and Excel-savvy.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and report daily manpower/headcount (how many workers are on-site, by crew/foreman/trade as needed).
- Maintain an accurate jobsite workforce roster (names, roles, start dates, assigned crew, etc.).
- Collect and verify daily updates from superintendents/foremen (new starts, absences, transfers, terminations).
- Prepare weekly manpower summaries and workforce reports for project leadership/corporate HR.
- Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation (jobsite policies, expectations, required paperwork, and onboarding steps).
- Ensure completion of onboarding documentation and required acknowledgments (as applicable).
- Assist with jobsite access steps when needed (badge requests, posting requirements, coordination with site admin/safety).
- Support employees and field leaders with general HR questions and HR processes.
- Maintain confidential employee files and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Use Excel to build and update trackers and reports (filters, formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
Required Qualifications
- 2 years experience in HR, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist role (construction/field-based experience preferred).
- Experience conducting new hire onboarding/orientation.
- Strong ability to handle frequent workforce changes and high-volume tracking.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (spreadsheets, formulas, sorting/filtering, lookups; pivot tables a plus).
- Strong communication and professionalism with both field employees and leadership.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work on-site in a construction environment and wear required PPE.
Preferred Qualifications
- Construction industry experience supporting craft/trade labor.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Familiarity with HRIS or timekeeping systems.
Work Environment
This role is based on an active construction site and will work out of a job trailer/office space. May require early mornings and occasional overtime depending on project needs.