HR Specialist

HR Annie Consulting • Tigard, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Summit Reconstruction is hiring an HR & Payroll Specialist with a Recruiting Focus to join their tight-knit, in-office team in Tigard, Oregon. This role owns the HR, recruiting, and payroll lifecycle functions for a busy, construction workforce. You'll balance hands-on recruiting with weekly payroll execution and day-to-day employee support. The ideal candidate is experienced with people-first HR operations in a hands-on construction environment, bringing real-world experience in payroll, recruiting, and compliance, especially in fast-moving, seasonal workforces. This is a role where you can own the function, build trust with crews, and work closely with leadership.

Requirements

• 4+ years in payroll processing and/or construction people operations
• Hands-on experience with weekly payroll and multi-system reconciliation
• Google Workspace proficiency
• Payroll systems (construction-specific a plus)
• Sage 100 Contractor, HH2, or similar ERP/payroll tools
• Google Workspace proficiency
• Oregon & federal labor laws
• Prevailing wage, OSHA, and workers’ compensation (SAIF experience strongly preferred)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Approachable and trusted by crews
• Comfortable stepping outside a traditional “HR bubble”
• Ability to pass background and reference checks

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Posting and managing job ads; screening candidates and coordinating interviews
• Leading new hire onboarding, orientations, and paperwork (I-9s, background checks, system setup)
• Acting as the primary HR contact for employees, especially during busy early mornings
• Managing benefits enrollment and vendor coordination
• Owning OSHA, workers’ comp, and safety compliance; supporting monthly and weekly safety processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and reporting (PTO, PFL, 401k, safety)
• Own full-cycle recruiting for field, skilled trade, and administrative roles, managing frequent ramp-ups tied to project timelines and seasonality
• Post and manage job ads, monitor applicant flow, conduct initial candidate screens, and coordinate in-person interviews with leadership and project managers
• Lead onboarding from offer acceptance through first day, including paperwork, background checks, system setup, orientations, and safety/benefits overviews
• Partnering closely with the CFO, Project Managers, and President to support a people-first workplace
• Other duties as assigned, this is a true “many hats” role in a small business

Benefits

• Medical & Dental (company pays ~50% of employee premiums)
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after ~90 days)
• 5 paid holidays
• PTO: 40 hours vacation (Year 1, increases with tenure) + Sick Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed