Human Resources Specialist
Talent Edge Recruiting, New York, NY, United States
Build Something From the Ground Up — HR Leader Opportunity in New York
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established, employee-owned construction firm and build the HR function from scratch an Employee Owned Company.
This role is built for someone who is:
Ready to create & take full ownership of HR and make it their own
Excited by building, shaping, and evolving processes—not just maintaining them
Trusted advisor and go-to HR resource across the construction organization
Skilled at blending people-first culture with strong structure and compliance
Rolls up their sleeves and makes a real impact day-to-day
Key Responsibilities
Centralize and formalize HR responsibilities currently spread across Payroll, Finance, and Operations
Partner closely with the Payroll Manager (in-house payroll)
Support a workforce that includes union labor and long-tenured employees
Oversee benefits administration, including open enrollment and self-insured medical plans
Manage and update HR policies, employee handbook, and internal processes
Handle ESOP-related compliance and documentation
Support workers’ comp processes as needed (low volume historically)
Drive structure, consistency, and scalable HR processes across the organization
Requirements
At least 4 years of HR Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Track record of creating or rebuilding HR processes—bonus if you’ve been the first HR hire
Construction or field-based industry experience preferred
Perks
True ownership: First HR hire – build the function your way
Employee-owned company (ESOP) with 8–12% annual contribution on top of salary
High-impact visibility working directly with leadership (CFO/Controller)
Strong tenure + stability (employee-owned, long-standing team)
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This role is built for someone who is:
Ready to create & take full ownership of HR and make it their own
Excited by building, shaping, and evolving processes—not just maintaining them
Trusted advisor and go-to HR resource across the construction organization
Skilled at blending people-first culture with strong structure and compliance
Rolls up their sleeves and makes a real impact day-to-day
Key Responsibilities
Centralize and formalize HR responsibilities currently spread across Payroll, Finance, and Operations
Partner closely with the Payroll Manager (in-house payroll)
Support a workforce that includes union labor and long-tenured employees
Oversee benefits administration, including open enrollment and self-insured medical plans
Manage and update HR policies, employee handbook, and internal processes
Handle ESOP-related compliance and documentation
Support workers’ comp processes as needed (low volume historically)
Drive structure, consistency, and scalable HR processes across the organization
Requirements
At least 4 years of HR Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Track record of creating or rebuilding HR processes—bonus if you’ve been the first HR hire
Construction or field-based industry experience preferred
Perks
True ownership: First HR hire – build the function your way
Employee-owned company (ESOP) with 8–12% annual contribution on top of salary
High-impact visibility working directly with leadership (CFO/Controller)
Strong tenure + stability (employee-owned, long-standing team)
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#J-18808-Ljbffr