Description

Position Overview

Century Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is seeking an autonomous, bilingual HR Generalist to manage our Human Resources function. In this role, you will operate as our internal HR department of one, serving as the primary HR contact for our 180 employees. Aside from our central office team, the vast majority of our workforce consists of skilled tradespeople operating directly on field jobsites.

Reporting to the Office Manager, this mid-career role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives on independence, exercises sound judgment, and can confidently bridge the communication gap between the office and the field. You will own all daily HR workflows, ensure strict legal compliance, and support our field personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management & Onboarding

• Support performance management processes, including tracking reviews and providing guidance on documentation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive, compliant experience as needed.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Legal Compliance: Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.).
• Records & Reporting: Maintain accurate personnel files, training logs, and HRMS records; run quarterly reports on attrition rates.
• Trade Programs: Manage licenses, required safety training, and the apprenticeship program, including recordkeeping and course enrollment
• Claims Management: Own workers’ compensation claims in tight coordination with the Safety Manager; manage unemployment claims.
• Investigations: Initiate and conduct thorough, confidential investigations upon receiving employee complaints.

Employee Relations & Field Support

• Field Workforce Liaison: Serve as the accessible, primary point of contact for employee questions, tailored to a highly remote workforce that rarely visits the office.
• Manager Advisory: Guide field superintendents and managers through employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, and proper documentation.
• Leave Management: Administer and track LOA / FMLA requests and coordinate employee disability and life insurance claims.
• Feedback Loops: Conduct exit interviews and present quarterly feedback to leadership regarding attrition types and root causes.
• Culture & Engagement: Manage the Employee of the Month program and present updates at Quarterly Supervision Meetings.

Benefits Support & Payroll Partnership

• Bilingual Benefits Support: Cross-train in benefits to assist Spanish-speaking field employees with enrollment questions and navigate plan choices.
• Open Enrollment Collaboration: Partner with the Payroll/Benefits Specialist to coordinate and execute annual open enrollment.
• Payroll Backup: Cross-train to learn and serve as the secondary backup for weekly job-cost payroll processing when needed.
• Data Changes: Process all promotions, demotions, pay rate changes, and terminations within the HRMS.
• Administrative Ownership: Complete verifications of employment (VOE) and provide job references for former employees.

Qualifications

        Language: Fluent bilingual in English and Spanish (REQUIRED).

        Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role, preferably in a standalone or small-team environment.

        Industry: Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, or similar field-based industries is highly preferred.

        Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources OR a SHRM/HRCI certification.

        Software: Strong proficiency with HRMS/HRIS systems and Microsoft Office. Experience with Sage HRMS or Sage 300 CRE is a major plus.

        Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions without daily HR oversight.

        Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to connect effectively with both executive leadership and field personnel.

        This position is subject to a background check and a drug test

Benefits

        100% Employer-Paid Family Health Insurance: $0 premium cost to you for our base medical plan, covering you and your entire eligible family.

        100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD): Income protection provided completely at no cost to you.

        Free Life Insurance: $40,000 policy fully funded by the company.

        Immediate Paid Time Off: 48 hours of PTO available right away (prorated based on start date).

        Extended Vacation: 1 week of paid vacation fully unlocked after your first year.

        Additional Voluntary Benefits: Access to employee-paid vision, dental, and supplemental coverage.

Century Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We hire directly and will not engage with or respond to third-party recruiters or placement firms.

Requirements

Bilingual in fluent Spanish and English (REQUIRED) 
Minimum 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role required.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or similar (can be substituted for a SHRM certification)
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.).
Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and make sound, well-reasoned decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to draft professional correspondence and provide clear guidance (both in English and in Spanish).
Strong computer skills and proficiency with HRMS/HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital recordkeeping.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Experience supporting payroll is a plus.
Experience with Sage HRMS or Sage 300 CRE is a plus. 
Experience in construction or similar industries is a plus.