HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Pataskala, OH – 100% Onsite
Industry: Construction
Reports to: Corporate Leadership

We are seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to serve as the onsite HR leader for our Pataskala, OH construction operations. This role will function as an HR Department of One, responsible for building, implementing, and scaling HR processes to support a growing workforce.

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys creating structure from the ground up, partnering closely with leadership, and being highly visible and impactful in day-to-day operations while maintaining alignment with corporate HR strategy.

• Serve as the sole HR representative, managing all aspects of Human Resources including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, training, benefits, performance management, and compliance.
• Build and refine HR processes, documentation, and practices to support a growing construction workforce, with an emphasis on scalability and consistency.
• Partner closely with leadership to foster a positive, safe, and productive work environment across field and office employees.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead hourly and salaried recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding coordination.
• Support payroll, timekeeping, and attendance tracking in collaboration with corporate HR and finance partners.
• Administer benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, etc.).
• Champion employee engagement initiatives, communication efforts, and culture-building activities at the site level.
• Collaborate with corporate HR on compliance reporting, audits, and continuous improvement of HR policies and programs.
• Review and assist with navigating HR-related and vendor contracts (staffing agencies, benefit providers, training vendors, etc.) in partnership with leadership and corporate teams.
• Ensure all HR policies, practices, and safety-related procedures are effectively implemented and followed onsite.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–6 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably within construction, contracting, or a field-based operational environment.
• Demonstrated success operating independently in an HR Department of One or similarly autonomous role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience building or improving HR processes from scratch.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully onsite, hands‑on environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

This role offers the chance to build the HR function from the ground up at a growing construction organization, while still having the support and partnership of a corporate HR team. You’ll be a trusted resource to leadership, make a visible impact on employees, and shape the culture and systems that support long-term growth.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal…