Human Resource Specialist

Why Henkels & McCoy: Join a 100-year-old infrastructure leader committed to innovation, safety, and career growth. You’ll tackle complex, high-visibility projects that keep the lights on for millions—while working with a team that values your expertise and empowers your professional development. Company Overview: 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.

Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resource Specialist to support HR operations across our West Region. In this role, you will lead and coordinate high-volume onboarding initiatives for both craft and professional employees, manage employee documentation, support Leaves of Absence, ensure compliance, and provide day-to-day HR support. The ideal candidate has experience successfully onboarding 20+ craft and professional hires on a recurring basis while maintaining exceptional accuracy, compliance, and employee experience in a fast-paced, field-driven environment. Location: Portland, OR Travel Required: Regional travel for orientations & training Responsibilities Onboarding & Orientation Lead new hire orientation for craft and professional employees across the West Region. Manage and facilitate high-volume onboarding programs, regularly onboarding classes of 20+ craft and professional employees while ensuring a positive and compliant employee experience. Prepare and distribute onboarding materials and new hire documentation. Coordinate background checks, drug screens, employment verifications, and onboarding requirements. Process hires in iCIMS, UKG, and JD Edwards and communicate with all applicable stakeholders. Ensure timely completion of onboarding milestones, compliance documentation, and system entries for large hiring groups. Travel to regional sites to conduct HR training and orientation. Leaves of Absence (LOA) Serve as the primary contact for FMLA, CFRA, disability, workers’ comp, and personal leaves Provide required forms, track leave timelines, and manage return‑to‑work processes Update HR systems and communicate status changes to managers and payroll Compliance & Documentation Manage I‑9 verification and retention for all new hires Monitor subcontractor compliance with client I‑9 requirements Maintain accurate and confidential employee