Workforce Admin Specialist

MYR Group•Henderson, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This new Specialist role will be critical to improving operational efficiency for new and existing field/bargaining unit employees for Sturgeon's Colorado C&I employees (HBU's 1542 & 1556). The Workforce Administration Specialist will be responsible for leading onboarding functions, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and timely communication for field/union employees across both departments. The Specialist must possess exceptional customer service skills and maintain a high level of professionalism in representing Sturgeon C&I Colorado (HBU 1542 & 1556), both internally and externally with union partners. Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and has in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible Human Resources or workforce administration experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working with HR systems and digitizing processes
Minimum 2 years of training and/or experience with DOT/commercial driver compliance / FMCSA
Minimum 2 years of Leave of Absence (LOA) administration (FMLA, WC, etc.) is crucial
Strong background in onboarding, compliance tracking, and HR process standardization
Solid experience working with unionized workforces
High school diploma or GED – Required
Solid understanding and knowledge of relevant systems, platforms and digitizing processes; e.g., JDE-E1, iCIMS, Rivet, FMCSA
Advanced knowledge of onboarding processes
Exceptional customer service skills
Solid understanding of DOT Commercial Driver Compliance guidelines (FMCSA)
Strong background in onboarding, compliance tracking, and HR process standardization
Solid understanding of HR process standards
Solid understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements
Solid understanding of Leave of Absence (LOA) administration
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Must be detailed oriented
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that scale with organizational growth

Nice To Haves

Experience working with collective bargaining agreements (CBA's) in electric construction field is highly preferred
Experience in a lead or supervisory role would be beneficial
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development – Preferred
Training in Human Resources administration, labor relations, and/or regulatory compliance – Preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and streamline the onboarding process for Sturgeon Electric Company - C&I Colorado (HBU's 1542 and 1556); primary point of contact for HBU 's 1542 and/or HBU 1556 workforce for nearly 700 new and existing union/field workforce members
Ensure a more streamlined onboarding experience with better regulatory adherence
Foster strong communication channels across Sturgeon Colorado's C&I operations and administrative teams, and with other MYR departments
Manage all correspondence and documentation with bargaining employees and representatives from the local unions (IBEW)
Lead the cleanup, organization, and ongoing management of employee files and for all collective bargaining unit employee correspondence
Maintain and coordinate advancement and promotional activities internally and externally with local union partners
Track MVRs, manage FMCSA-required documentation, and maintain commercial driver files
Work closely with the MYR Group's DOT group to ensure Sturgeon Colorado C&I maintains compliance with applicable regulations
Oversee and complete pre-employment and random drug testing, background checks, and ensure compliance
Monitor leaves of absence, including FMLA, FMLI, WC, and furloughs; collaborate with corporate Leave Specialist to administer leaves
Develop and implement processes including onboarding checklists, termination checklists/protocols, drug screen processes, and badging procedures for Sturgeon Colorado C&I field/bargaining unit employees
Assist with transitioning locations like Grand Junction and Wyoming to digital onboarding systems (iCIMS), eliminating paper-based processes
Contribute to the effective use and management of Rivet and other applications for the department
Prioritize other initiatives as work continues on continuous improvements
Regular & predictable attendance
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Teledoc
Hearing
Prescriptions
Mental Health
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Short Term Disability
Retiree Coverage
Life Insurance
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
10 paid Holidays
401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
Annual profit-sharing potential
Superior educational assistance program
Company-paid short and long-term disability
Company-paid life
Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
Company-paid business travel accident insurance
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents