Human Resources Generalist

About Us: Dietzler Companies specialize in civil construction and aggregates mining, consistently delivering top-tier projects and product services. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can grow, thrive, and feel challenged in a close-knit, supportive environment.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our growing operations within the civil construction and sand mining industry. This role will be responsible for delivering hands-on HR support across multiple functions including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and workforce development. The ideal candidate thrives in a field-driven environment and understands the unique workforce challenges of construction and heavy industry.

Benefits:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to field and office leadership, providing daily HR guidance and support
• Administer full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades, operators, supervisors, and professional roles
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, MSHA, EEO, etc.)
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, workers’ compensation, and leave management
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; generate reports and metrics as needed
• Support performance management, training initiatives, and employee development programs
• Partner with safety and operations teams to reinforce company policies and culture
• Participate in audits, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Industry Knowledge:
  • Understanding of the construction and/or mining industry, including common roles and skill sets.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and safety standards.
• HR Expertise:
  • Good knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Experience with talent acquisition, recruitment processes, benefits processing activities.
  • Ability to manage employee relations and conflict resolution.
  • Efficiency in benefits processing.
• Communication Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Strong organizational, accurate and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously function with non-HR business requirements.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in HR software and applicant tracking systems.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting hourly and field-based workforces
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Preferred:

• HR experience in civil construction, sand mining, aggregates, heavy industrial, or similar industries
• Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA and safety-sensitive environments
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Willingness to travel for out-of-town projects and other company locations to perform occasional offsite duties.  Overnights may be required up to 10% of the time.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Salary: $75-$95K

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Dietzler is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Dietzler is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Dietzler is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.