Company Overview

Landmark Construction Company, Inc. is a reputable civil site work construction firm dedicated to building strong foundations across the Southeast since 1965. With a rich history of delivering comprehensive sitework, utilities, and concrete services for industrial and infrastructure projects, we pride ourselves on technical expertise and a commitment to excellence.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Senior Human Resources Generalist to lead our HR initiatives and support our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves managing human capital strategies, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving talent management, organizational development, and HR operations with enthusiasm and precision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Conduct workplace investigations (harassment, discrimination, misconduct) following established investigation protocols; document findings objectively and factually.
• Advise supervisors and project managers on performance management, disciplinary action, and terminations in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and escalate as appropriate.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain compliance with Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FCRA, FLSA, and South Carolina state employment law.
• Own day-to-day I-9 and E-Verify compliance for all new hires; partner with the HR Generalist on findings from the annual I-9 self-audit.
• Maintain accurate personnel, medical, and I-9 files in accordance with recordkeeping requirements.

Hiring Support & Onboarding

• Partner with the Recruiter on offer preparation, background check coordination, and new hire onboarding for craft/field and salaried positions.
• Prepare adverse action documentation in accordance with FCRA and EEOC standards when required.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements specific to construction, including TWIC credentialing for port/waterfront sites where applicable.

Leave Administration

• Administer the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program in full: eligibility determinations, designation notices, medical certification tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Coordinate FMLA administration with the HR Generalist where leave intersects with benefits continuation (e.g., COBRA notices, premium payment tracking).

Unemployment Claims Administration

• Respond to state unemployment claims and requests for separation information within required deadlines.
• Represent the company at unemployment hearings and appeals as needed, coordinating with supervisors and project managers to gather separation documentation.
• Monitor claim outcomes and charge notices; flag patterns or discrepancies affecting the company's unemployment tax rate to the HR Manager.

HRIS & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee data within Viewpoint (Trimble) HRIS/payroll system.
• Generate reports supporting EEO tracking, headcount, turnover, and compliance audits.
• Support development and maintenance of HR dashboards and tracking tools (e.g., EEO case tracking).

Policy & Training

• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook content.
• Develop and deliver training on topics such as harassment prevention, tailored to a heavy civil construction workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience; construction, transportation, or other safety-sensitive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and South Carolina employment law (Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FCRA, FLSA).
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms; Viewpoint (Trimble) experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly to non-HR audiences.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting a multi-site or field-based workforce.
• Bi-lingual

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to jobsites as needed.
• May require occasional after-hours availability for employee relations matters (e.g., incident response, hospital notification protocols).

EEO Statement

Landmark Construction Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 843-552-6186.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person