Human Resource Specialist

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.  

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.  

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M West is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. 

We are looking for a Human Resource Specialist to join our team in Portland, OR. 

• Facilitate orientation for craft and non-craft hires and process their paperwork within our systems.
• Responsible for I-9 documentation and other HR records.
• Train employees on policies and procedures.
• Request and review background checks for new hires. 
• Order and maintain orientation materials.
• Ensuring compliance with customer, union, and staffing agreements.
• Assist the Human Resources team and other departments in the day-to-day operations of HR including clerical, record keeping duties, and receive and address employee questions.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with the established policies and procedures and upholds H&M safety and quality management protocols.
• Monitors compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as regulations from other applicable agencies, notifies managers of potential issues and proposes corrective action.
• Develop understanding of major business components and implications specific to Human Resource matters.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ensure the security of sensitive employee information.
• Knowledge of employment law, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in ATS (iCIMS) and HRIS (UKG) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years of progressive experience in Human resources or a business-related field.

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.