Benefits and HR assistant

About Us

Western Engineering Contractors provide initial mass grading, utility installation, and finish paving, as well as complete pre-construction services. Nearly every aspect of these services is completed in-house, utilizing Western employees and equipment. This full-service full-commitment approach, and over 43 years of experience, is what has established Western as the Sitework Specialist in the greater Sacramento area.

About the Role

We are seeking a Benefits and HR assistant for a private and public works construction company in Loomis. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has worked in various accounting, HR, and administrative positions for a construction company and enjoys working in a collaborative working environment.

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Position Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in a construction office environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking system(s) preferred
• Effective communication skills with a team-oriented attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative, possess strong organization skills, ability to multi-task, and enjoy detailed office work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capability with sound judgment.
• Onboarding/orientation experience
• HR and benefit management
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred

Job Duties

• Work with hiring managers to post jobs on various job boards
• Review, track, and file all applications
• Create new hire binders and packets
• Update and maintain all HR/Benefit forms
• Schedule and track pre-employment screenings
• Schedule and perform orientations
• Manage DOT compliance program, including PHMSA and FMCSA
• Review invoices for benefits to verify that all employees are enrolled correctly
• Respond to unemployment claims, disability claims, verifications of employment, and assist with administering leaves of absence (LOA)
• Maintain the file management system and document retention procedures
• Responsible for updating social media, and planning company functions
• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate personnel
• Order office supplies
• Assist payroll with certified payroll compliance as needed

Compensation

• $25-$30 hourly, DOE
• 30-40 hours a week

Benefits

• Full benefits
• 401k retirement plan

Additional Information

Please no phone calls. No recruiters, please.