HR Generalist

The Berlin Steel Construction Company•Kensington, CT, TN

8d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Berlin Steel Construction Company is seeking a motivated, tech-savvy Junior HR Generalist to join its team in Kensington, Connecticut. The role supports employees across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration, while helping build a strong talent pipeline. It also contributes to employer branding and social media marketing to showcase the company’s craftsmanship and culture and position Berlin Steel as an employer of choice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
1–3 years of professional experience in an HR, recruitment, or marketing/communications role.
Basic understanding of HR practices, employment standards, and recruitment pipelines.
Strong familiarity with professional social media platforms and digital content creation tools such as Canva.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential employee information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with manufacturing or construction environments.
Prior experience with Rippling.

Responsibilities

Assist with full-cycle recruiting for shop and office positions, including drafting job descriptions, posting openings on job boards, and screening resumes.
Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers.
Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), keeping candidate records and hiring pipelines up to date.
Conduct initial phone screens and participate in preliminary interviews to evaluate candidate fit.
Partner with leadership and administrative teams to develop and execute an employer branding strategy.
Create and manage content for career-focused social media channels, including LinkedIn and Instagram, highlighting project milestones, shop craftsmanship, safety culture, and employee spotlights.
Promote open roles on social platforms to broaden candidate reach and engage passive talent.
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions about general HR policies, benefits, and administrative procedures.
Manage onboarding and offboarding, including preparing offer letters, collecting new-hire paperwork, and conducting orientations.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in Rippling, the HR Information System.
Support employee engagement activities and company-wide events.