HR Human Resources Generalist

Turner Construction Company offers a culture that values equity, employee wellbeing, and practical growth. In this HR Human Resources Generalist role, you will provide guidance across recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits for assigned business units, serving as a trusted HR liaison to management and backing key leadership initiatives. This remote-friendly position is based in San Diego, CA, with a salary range of USD 110,000 – 130,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Champion the company culture, values, and Diversity and Inclusion efforts across the organization, participate in anti-racism learning, and advocate for equity and employee health and wellbeing.
• Administer and communicate HR programs, policies, and procedures to the assigned business unit, delivering timely, knowledgeable responses to employee inquiries.
• Foster a trustworthy, safe, and neutral environment where employees can engage with HR, and connect in person with colleagues where they work, advising BU leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
• Contribute ideas to improve overall HR effectiveness, applying basic lean concepts to streamline work, enhance programs, and reduce waste (eg Personal Kanban, A3 problem solving, Story Boarding).
• Proactively manage sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding for interns, college hires, and experienced hires.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies to support candidate referrals.
• Create and maintain candidate pipelines for future hires.
• Train and reinforce understanding of EEO and harassment policies with the BU recruiting team.
• Review diversity goals and provide feedback on areas needing improvement to meet objectives.
• Coordinate college and career fair activities, interview candidates, and review recommendation summaries to inform offers.
• Extend employment offers and serve as the primary candidate contact throughout onboarding and new-hire orientation.
• Coordinate onboarding programs and HR-related training, liaising with employment agencies and internal hiring managers to support operational needs.
• Organize and manage internship programs and serve as the escalation point for interns.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking data, including job requisitions, postings, interview schedules, and end-to-end hiring processes.
• Promote activities for the Employee Referral Program.
• Contribute to strategic staffing and mobility decisions by providing information for HR and Operations planning and Availability & Needs reporting.
• Serve as the first point of contact for BU relocations and transfers, coordinating vendor estimates, temporary housing, and community resources.
• Guide hiring managers through offers and onboarding to ensure a smooth acclimation for new hires.
• Manage immigration and work authorization processes for employees with guidance from the HR Manager.
• Support employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, claims, investigations, and counseling under HR leadership.
• Oversee performance and development processes, provide manager training and support, and assist with succession planning and materials preparation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS (SAP preferred), SAP, and database software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those a person must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The role commonly involves sitting for extended periods, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Communication may require speaking and listening, and computer use is frequent.

Work Environment

The work environment may be in an office or remote setting, with accommodations available as needed. The typical office noise level is quiet to moderate.