HR Specialist in Rochester, New York at Christa Construction LLC

HR Specialist

Rochester, NY | Full-Time

At Christa Construction, we build more than projects, we build relationships, strong teams, and spaces that make a lasting impact in the communities where we work. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow in your HR career, your voice is heard, and your work makes an impact, we’d love to connect!

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for ongoing talent acquisition, onboarding, employment processing, communication, engagement, and reporting activities.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Post and maintain job openings in HRIS and job boards.
• Assist in reviewing resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screens with candidates.
• Schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with background screening and pre-employment requirements.
• Attend career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities as needed.
• Track recruiting metrics and maintain applicant records within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate and manage employee referrals.
• Assists new hires with completing onboarding activities and pre-employment documentation through the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation, including preparing orientation materials, new hire folders, and first-day documentation.
• Completes and maintains new hire onboarding checklists to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with annual Benefits Open Enrollment.
• Assist with the administration and collection of company policy signoffs and trainings.
• Participate in projects, requests and assignments and all other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and organization.
• Assist with processing employee leaves.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files.
• Accurately track and update all certifications in HRIS.
• Serve as a backup for the Human Resources Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to learn/engage with multiple software platforms and/or systems.
• Exemplary reporting, presentation, planning and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in all matters
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated, self-starter and responsible person
• Teamwork and service oriented is a must, with the ability to build rapport and cooperative relationships

Work Environment:

• Frequently required to sit, stand and walk.
• General office environment requiring frequent interaction with employees in a construction environment with exposure to noisy conditions.
• Prolonged use of a PC, laptops, typing, viewing display screens and mobile phone.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel 15%

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Law or other related field required.
• Minimum 3 years’ related experience in Human Resources, preferably progressive experience in either a generalist, recruiter or specific specialty of HR.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and discretion with highly sensitive topics and personal information.
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred.

Salary

$63,000-$75,000

Benefits

Christa offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 100% Employer-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays

Why Christa

People join construction for the projects.

They stay because of the people.

At Christa Construction, we’re proud of the relationships we’ve built, with our clients, our partners, and within our own teams.

If you’re looking for more than just your next project, and want to be part of a company where collaboration, quality, and long-term growth matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Christa Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. If accommodation is needed, please contact us.