HR Generalist

Description

• Ensure proper documentation for all terminations to reduce risk.
• Oversee training and development programs to strengthen skills and support advancement.
• Partner with leadership on staffing needs, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Manage job postings and route incoming resumes to hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, benefits, and personnel documentation.
• Oversee CDL and DOT compliance, including qualification files and drug/alcohol testing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across MD, DC, & VA.
• Drive employee engagement while reinforcing a safety-first, performance-driven culture.
• Conduct thorough exit interviews and report findings.
• Lead and execute HR strategies aligned to LMI’s growth objectives and workforce needs.
• Own all new-hire orientations across the company.
• Ethical Practice: Protects confidentiality and enforces fair, compliant HR practices.
• Audit all licenses, certifications, and HR files for compliance.
• Coach managers on performance, development, employee relations, and corrective action.
• Manage the new-hire “bonus check-in” program.
• Provide the HR section for the company newsletter, Watt’s Happening.
• Deliver the weekly Employee Spotlight for Watt’s Happening.
• Manage tenure gifts, appreciation awards, and certificates for all locations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance, employee relations, compensation, and offboarding.
• Manage external HR vendors, including benefits providers and recruiters.
• Partner with LMI’s Safety Manager to reduce workers’ comp exposure through prevention, training, and claims oversight.
• Drive down turnover in years 0–3 by improving onboarding, engagement, and follow-up.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across multiple locations and teams.
• Send anniversary and birthday cards company-wide.

Requirements

• Background in construction, trades, or contracting strongly preferred.
• Understanding of DOT/CDL regulations and compliance requirements.
• 10+ years progressive HR experience, including 2+ years at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Strategic Alignment: Understands how HR drives operations and long-term scalability.
• High organizational discipline and the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• HRIS and payroll system proficiency.
• Occasional travel (up to 5%) to branches and job sites.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws across all LMI jurisdictions.
• Experience managing multi-state and multi-location HR operations.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, construction-driven environment.
• HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR).
• 45–50 hours per week.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to build trust across field teams, supervisors, and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.
• Based at our primary office location.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance