HR Specialist

Hourly Wage: $25/hour entry level - $35/hrHuman Resources SpecialistCompany: Baja Ready Mix ConcreteLocation: 2914 W Lincoln St Phoenix, AZ 85009Employment Type: ContractAbout Baja Ready Mix ConcreteBaja Ready Mix Concrete is a trusted leader in concrete manufacturing and delivery, committed to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. We value our team members and strive to foster a professional, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.Position SummaryThe Human Resources Specialist will support and execute key HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and workforce development. This role is essential in maintaining a positive workplace culture while ensuring adherence to company policies and employment regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & Onboarding·      Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for plant, driver, and administrative roles·      Conduct interviews and assist department managers in candidate selection·      Manage onboarding, orientation, and new hire documentationEmployee Relations·      Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns·      Support conflict resolution and performance management processes·      Promote a positive, compliant, and safety-focused workplace cultureBenefits Administration·      Administer employee benefit programs including health, vision, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans·      Coordinate enrollments, changes, and employee communications·      Liaise with insurance providers and brokers·      Conduct benefits orientation and open enrollment sessionsCompliance & Records Management·      Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws·      Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data·      Assist with audits, workers’ compensation, and OSHA documentationTraining & Development·      Coordinate employee training programs·      Track certifications, safety training, and required compliance courses·      Support leadership development initiativesPayroll Support·      Assist with timekeeping review and payroll coordination·      Address payroll discrepancies in collaboration with accountingQualifications·      Associate degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)·      2+ years of HR experience (construction or industrial environment preferred)·      Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices·      Experience administering employee benefits programs·      Strong organizational and communication skills·      Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft OfficeBenefits at Baja Ready Mix Concrete·      Comprehensive Health Insurance·      Dental Insurance·      Vision Insurance·      Life Insurance·      Retirement Plan·      Paid Time Off (PTO)·      Paid Holidays·      Opportunities for professional development