Human Resources Generalist
JOB#JCL138
JCL Investments is a leading heavy civil construction firm dedicated to delivering high-quality projects across Newfoundland and Labrador. With a commitment to excellence and safety, we take pride in our work and strive for innovation in every project we undertake. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support both office and field employees.
The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent service to employees and managers. This role requires strong communication skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and comfort working with field personnel, craft workers, and project teams in a construction environment.
Based in Corner Brook, NL the selected individual will have the following responsibilities:
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support full-cycle recruitment for field, craft, and administrative roles
- Post job openings, screen applicants, coordinate interviews
- Conduct new-hire orientations and ensure all compliance documents are completed
Employee Relations
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns
- Support supervisors with employee relations matters and workplace issues
- Assist with conflict resolution and documentation
HR Administration & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee files and records
- Ensure compliance with federal, and provincial employment laws
- Manage new hire documents, employment equity tracking, background checks, and other required onboarding requirements and documents
Benefits & Payroll Support
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment and eligibility questions
- Support payroll by reviewing data and assisting with corrections
Training & Safety Support
- Schedule mandatory training and track employee certifications
- Collaborate with the safety team on compliance, orientations, and incident documentation
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· 2–5 years of HR generalist experience; construction experience preferred
· Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work effectively with field and office personnel
· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
We offer our employees a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, and above market group health benefits, as well as a commitment to career development, and growth.
JCL is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups at all levels of its workforce.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
