
Human Resources Specialist
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Human Resources Specialist
Administrative - Newport Beach, CA
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
We are currently seeking a talented and professional Human Resources Specialist to perform HR activities in support of the McCarthy Southern Pacific (SoPac) business unit. This position assists employees at all levels, carrying out a variety of responsibilities with an emphasis on employee pre-employment activities, onboarding and orientation, general employee queries, employee relations, HR administration and data management, and project-based activities. This is a key role that contributes to the overall success of the rapidly growing SoPac Region.
Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with employees at all organizational levels, working cross functionally across business units while representing and exemplifying McCarthy's culture and values.
- Leverages HR Management Systems to maintain accurate and up to date employee records by timely processing hires, transfers, promotions, salary increases, relocation packages, and terminations, ensuring proper approvals and documentation exists.
- Ensure new hire processes and requirements are completed, meeting with new hires as a component of onboarding, and leading region/business unit orientation.
- Properly offboard employees in partnership with applicable management team, IT, and other HR partners.
- Conduct employee exit interviews, analyzes and captures trends, and makes recommendations as appropriate to HR Business Partners & HR Director.
- Administer leave of absence in accordance with state and local guidelines as well as facilitate time off policies, including updates to timecards.
- Maintain compliance with requirements related to I-9/e-verification, employment postings, EEO, and other demographic reporting as appropriate.
- Support employees with general HR inquiries related to policy, procedure, systems, programs, and benefits; understands who and when to elevate matters of increased complexity.
- Participate in Annual Talent Cycle through supporting HRBPs through planning, data accuracy, and record keeping in Compensation and Talent Review processes.
- Proactively support the HR team by identifying trends and executing special projects as needed.
- Provide auxiliary support to Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, and Early Career Development leaders with reporting, coordination, and offer letters.
- Active participant in team meetings, seminars, and events as required.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in an HR Related Field, or 1-3 years' experience in an HR position, or similar combination of education and experience.
- Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Excellent attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop relationships and establish credibility and trust.
- Strong data management, research, and analytical skills.
- Advanced technical knowledge of MS products.
- Occasional travel throughout Southern California and in the continental United States.
For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $70,000 - $80,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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