HR Generalist – Construction Industry (Onsite | Chico, CA)

Location: Chico, California (Onsite)Employment Type: Direct Hire

Immediate hiring need – interviews are already underway. Apply today to be considered.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the construction materials and contracting industry, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support its California operations.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role supporting a unionized workforce in a fast-paced, operational environment. You will play a key role in driving employee engagement, ensuring compliance with California employment law, and supporting business expansion initiatives.

If you thrive in a field-based HR role where your work directly supports frontline operations and community-building projects, this opportunity offers both stability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Support day-to-day HR functions including employee files, reviews, surveys, and compensation administration

• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on policies, benefits, and employee relations matters

• Investigate workplace concerns while maintaining strict confidentiality

California Compliance & Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

• Support reporting requirements (EEO-1, VETS, and related filings)

• Partner with leadership in a unionized environment, supporting collective bargaining agreement administration

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including postings, interviews, screenings, onboarding, and exit interviews

• Support workforce planning and organizational development initiatives

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize HRIS and ERP systems to maintain data accuracy

• Contribute to HR process improvements and operational efficiency

• Assist with acquisition integration and expansion efforts

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent HR experience

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience

• Experience within construction or construction materials environments

• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and compliance regulations

• Experience supporting unionized workforces and collective bargaining agreements

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business, or related field

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or California-specific certification)

• Experience with HRIS/ERP systems

• Experience supporting acquisitions or organizational growth initiatives

Whats in It for You

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunity

• Strong benefits package

• Stable, established organization with long-term growth plans

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and operational teams

• Opportunity to influence culture, engagement, and workforce strategy

• Hands-on role with meaningful business impact

• Career advancement potential within a growing regional operation

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with operations and making a tangible difference in a people-first, field-driven environment.

Apply now or message directly for more details. We are actively shortlisting candidates and scheduling interviews immediately.