HR Generalist

CoVolt Power•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America. The Role The HR Generalist provides hands-on Human Resources support to field and corporate employees across multiple construction sites and office locations. This role supports day-to-day HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, compliance, HR documentation, benefits and leave support, policy interpretation, and workforce administration. The ideal candidate brings strong field-based or construction industry experience, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships with employees, supervisors, and project leaders. This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and travels regularly, approximately 20%, to construction sites and field locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Minimum of 3 years supporting field-based, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environments.
Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience.
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Ability to travel regularly to construction sites and field locations.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build credibility and trust with employees at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous experience supporting a multi-site construction workforce.
Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
Experience with HRIS systems and workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR contact for field employees, supervisors, and project managers.
Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.
Conduct regular job site visits to maintain visibility, build relationships, and assess workforce needs.
Promote a positive employee experience and foster employee engagement across field operations.
Support managers and employees with day-to-day HR questions, employee transactions, and policy interpretation.
Provide practical guidance to supervisors on attendance, performance concerns, documentation, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
Partner with HR leadership to execute HR programs, processes, and initiatives consistently across field and corporate teams.
Support recruiting coordination for field and skilled trade positions in partnership with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers.
Assist with pre-employment activities, onboarding documentation, new hire communications, and first-day readiness.
Assists with onboarding activities that help new employees understand company policies, expectations, systems, and field requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of construction industry labor practices and workforce requirements.
Support workplace safety initiatives in partnership with Operations and Safety teams.
Assist with audits, investigations, and compliance reporting as needed.
Support performance review processes, goal check-ins, and related documentation.
Coordinate training, development, and employee engagement activities for field personnel and leaders.
Assist managers with performance improvement plans, coaching documentation, and follow-up actions.
Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, and required documentation in accordance with company standards.
Support benefits administration, leave of absence coordination, payroll-related inquiries, and employee status changes.
Prepare routine HR reports, track workforce data, and assist with audits, compliance reviews, and process improvements.