HR Human Resources Generalist

Turner Construction•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides guidance to assigned business units on recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits. The role serves as a liaison for employees and supports key management initiatives, while representing company culture, values, and diversity and inclusion activities. The Generalist administers HR programs, policies, and procedures; responds to employee inquiries; and builds a trusting, neutral environment where employees can engage with HR. The position regularly connects with employees at their workplaces and advises business unit leadership on people-related needs and concerns. The role manages talent acquisition from sourcing through onboarding, including candidate pipelines, recruitment events, interviews, offers, new-hire orientation, applicant tracking, and internship activities. It also supports staffing and internal mobility, employee relocations and transfers, immigration and work authorization processes, employee relations matters, performance and development programs, and succession planning. The Generalist contributes to continuous improvement and applies basic lean concepts to improve HR team effectiveness. The position is based in San Antonio, Texas, and involves some travel. Work is regularly performed in an office or remote setting, with occasional work at construction sites, office locations, or off-site venues. Construction-site conditions may include moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical hazards, and moderate-to-loud noise. The role requires compliance with company safety policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Human Resources or a related field and at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of human resources policies, operations, and processes.
High integrity, ability to maintain confidential information, and discretion.
Professional verbal and written business communication skills.
Effective active listening and follow-up practices.
Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills.
Understanding of continuous improvement methods and tools.
Problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with familiarity with basic lean culture and concepts.
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels and with management.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and collaborate with others.
Adaptability to change and ability to learn and adopt process and technology enhancements quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including advanced MS Excel skills; database software, HRIS, and other HR applications. Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources (HRCI PHR) or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.
Experience in construction or construction-related industries, or in a large organization with 10,000 or more employees.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Experience with SAP HRIS.

Responsibilities

Represent company culture, values, and diversity and inclusion activities; participate in anti-racism learning and advocate for equity, health, and wellbeing.
Administer and communicate HR programs, policies, and procedures to assigned business units and respond to employee inquiries.
Create a trusting and neutral environment for employees, connect with them at their workplaces, and advise business unit leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and apply basic lean concepts and practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Manage sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding for interns, college hires, and experienced hires.
Build and maintain relationships with external agencies and candidate pipelines.
Reinforce EEO and harassment-policy training for the business unit recruiting team and provide feedback on diversity-goal progress.
Manage college and career fair activities, interview candidates, and review recommendation summaries to support offer decisions.
Extend employment offers and guide hiring managers through offer and onboarding processes.
Serve as the primary candidate contact, coordinate onboarding, and conduct new-hire orientation and other HR-related training.
Liaise with employment agencies and hiring managers to support operational needs.
Organize and implement the internship program and serve as an escalation contact for interns.
Maintain accurate applicant tracking data, job requisitions, posting content, interview schedules, and end-to-end hiring processes.
Promote the Employee Referral Program.
Support strategic staffing and the Availability & Needs Report for project assignments and internal mobility decisions.
Serve as the first point of contact for business unit relocations and transfers, including vendor estimates, temporary housing, and community resources.
Manage immigration and work authorization processes, including visas and permanent resident applications, with guidance from the HR Manager.
Support employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, employee claims, investigations, and employee relations counseling under HR management guidance.
Manage and facilitate performance and development program processes, train and support managers, and assist with succession planning materials.