HR Generalist

Job Description

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

United Dredging is a family-owned heavy industry company providing dredging and related services across multiple states. We support a skilled, blue-collar workforce and are focused on building strong leadership, consistent HR processes, and a positive workplace culture rooted in safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Position Overview

We are hiring anHR Generalistto support daily human resources operations and partner with supervisors and leadership across our field, shop, and office teams.

This role is ideal for an HR professional with experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments who enjoys balancing hands-on HR execution with employee relations, performance management, and internal communication.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Generalist support for multi-site operations

Recruiting coordination and onboarding for hourly and salaried employees

New hire orientation and HR onboarding programs

Performance management administration (goal setting, reviews, documentation)

Employee relations support, investigations, and corrective action guidance

Manager coaching on HR policies, documentation, and compliance

Benefits administration support and employee questions

HRIS data management and personnel records maintenance

Internal HR communication, employee announcements, and engagement initiatives

Company events, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities

Required Qualifications

35 years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar HR role

Experience supporting a manufacturing, construction, industrial, or blue-collar workforce

Working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage confidential information professionally

HRIS experience required (BambooHR, Paylocity, Paycom, or similar systems)

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience inmulti-state HRenvironments

Familiarity with OSHA-regulated or safety-sensitive workplaces (non-training role)

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000 $80,000 annually (based on experience)

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunity within a stable, expanding organization

Why Work at United Dredging

Hands-on HR role with real impact

Direct partnership with leadership and supervisors

Practical, no-fluff work environment

Opportunity to grow into a senior HR role as the company scales

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Experience:

Human Resource : 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Full-time