HR Coordinator

HR Generalist

Location: Mesa, AZ
Status: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive Salary + Full Benefits Package (DOE)

About Us

We are a 100% employee-owned, family-run heavy civil construction company specializing in underground utilities, earthwork, roadway construction, and site development. Our team supports growing communities across Arizona and Utah, and we take pride in delivering high-quality work built on integrity, safety, and long-term relationships.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Generalist to support our workforce across both field and office operations. This role will play a key part in maintaining a strong company culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees throughout the full employment lifecycle.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will support day-to-day human resources functions including onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations. This role works closely with Talent Acquisition, field leadership, and executive teams to ensure a seamless employee experience from hire to retention.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers
• Address employee concerns, provide guidance, and support conflict resolution
• Assist with performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation
• Promote positive workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives

Benefits Administration:

• Manage employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and leave administration
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits questions
• Work with HR Manager to coordinate open enrollment and benefit changes
• Assist HR Manager, brokers, and vendors to resolve benefits-related issues
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate of premium deductions

401(k) & Retirement Administration:

• Manage employee 401(k) enrollments, changes, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate with retirement plan providers
• Support employee education regarding retirement benefits
• Ensure plan compliance and timely processing

Compliance:

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support policy development and HR process improvements

Training & Development:

• Help facilitate employee orientation programs
• Support ongoing employee training initiatives
• Help standardize HR and operational training processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources or related field
• Experience in construction or field-based workforce environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kinkaid Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All candidates must pass a background check and drug screen.

Recruitment & Agency Policy

Kinkaid Civil Construction ("KCC") does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or submissions from external recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies without a valid, written, and fully executed service agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of KCC, and KCC expressly reserves the right to pursue and hire any such candidate without obligation, financial or otherwise, to the submitting party. No placement fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals or submissions.