HR Manager / Benefits Specialist
New York City, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 33 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time HR Manager/Business Administration for a federal construction project related to complex rail, transit, and other transportation projects in NY & NJ.
The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of full-time experience in HR Management/Business Administration, particularly specializing in benefits functions in a construction setting, as well as a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
This position will be full-time, on-site. Candidates are expected to live in or near the New York metropolitan area.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of full-time experience in HR Management/Business Administration, particularly specializing in benefits functions in a construction setting, as well as a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
This position will be full-time, on-site. Candidates are expected to live in or near the New York metropolitan area.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and take ownership of many operational HR functions and policies, including payroll processing, compliance tracking, and benefits administration.
- Proven experience in HR management within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of industry-specific HR challenges, compliance requirements, and operational needs.
- Oversee critical operational functions and shape the systems and processes that will support company functions and promote our mission.
- Serves as a specialist and key knowledge resource on benefits; responsible for the comprehensive management and administration of the organization’s benefits programs, as well as providing necessary benefits council.
- Analyze current processes and workflows to identify areas of improvement.
- Create and generate reports.
- Maintain electronic personnel files to ensure legal compliance and manage records retention.
- Administer employee information changes and ensure data integrity in HR systems (e.g., Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), etc.). The employee performs work on-site at office location.
- Perform additional responsibilities as necessary.
- Bachelor's Degree in: Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is a plus.
- At least 5-7 years of full-time experience in HR in a construction setting, with demonstrated expertise in employee benefits administration, payroll, and compliance.
- Active listening skills, responsive, and strong follow-up practices, with and approachable, proactive, and professional mindset.
- Must maintain confidential information.
- Must interpret Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, HRIS and other applicable database programs is a plus.
- Ability to pass a TWIC and/or SWAC Background Check at High Level
- Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask in a changing work environment.
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