What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Specialist position at Major Contracting Group Inc?
Job Title: Human Resource Specialist
Location: Detroit, MI
Company: Major Contracting
Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for fostering a positive and efficient workplace? Major Contracting, a leading family-owned construction company with deep roots in Detroit, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join our team. This role is essential to supporting our growing workforce and ensuring that our employees are motivated, engaged, and productive.
About Us
Major Contracting is a dedicated, union-based company, proudly employing a large skilled workforce. We are committed to providing quality construction services while fostering career development and promoting a positive, safe work environment for our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations & Engagement: Build positive relationships across the workforce, addressing employee questions, concerns, and issues while promoting a collaborative work culture.
- Onboarding & Training: Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including orientation sessions, new-hire paperwork, and job-specific training. Maintain training records and support ongoing professional development initiatives.
- Talent Acquisition & Hiring: Oversee the end-to-end hiring process, including posting job vacancies, managing applications, evaluating candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations to management.
- HR Administration: Manage and maintain accurate employee records, process HR paperwork, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Benefits Coordination: Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries related to health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
- Performance Management: Support managers in conducting performance reviews, setting goals, and providing constructive feedback to promote employee growth and development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 3 years of HR experience, ideally within a construction or related field.
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and best practices in HR.
- Experience managing hiring processes, from job postings and candidate evaluation to interview coordination and recommendation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment
- A culture of teamwork and respect within a thriving Detroit-based company
If you’re ready to make an impact in an organization where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to hear from you!
