Employee Relations Specialist
Construction Resources Management
Waukesha, WI
Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Construction Resources Management of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as an Employee Relations Specialist and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.
The Company:
The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.
- Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
- Multi-year Employ Humanity Best Internship Program honore
- Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
- Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.
The Position:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters across assigned business groups.
- Investigate employee complaints, grievances, and workplace incidents in compliance with company policies
and applicable laws. - Conduct regular site visits to meet with employees, supervisors, and leadership to build trust, gather feedback,
and address employee concerns. - Provide coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, including
performance management, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions. - Partner with HR colleagues to ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and practices.
- Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention.
- Document and maintain accurate records of employee relations cases, investigations, and resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
The Candidate:
- Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work
experience). - Three or more years of experience in employee relations, HR generalist work, or a related role.
- Experience in the construction, manufacturing, or field-based industry strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time to project sites across assigned regions
The Benefits:
Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.
We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our “no premium medical plan” and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.
Why Should You Apply?
First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.
- Excellent wages and benefits packages.
- Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
- Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
- Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
- Family-oriented, supportive culture.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!
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