Mid Level Lochridge Priest Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lochridge-Priest has been a family-owned Texas company for over 60 years. Lochridge-Priest, Inc. builds commercial MEP systems. LPC Services keeps those systems running. Together, the Lochridge-Priest family serves Waco, Temple, Corsicana, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio, with over 400 dedicated people committed to doing the work right. If you're looking for a place where your skills make a real difference, we're hiring.

Job Summary

Do you enjoy helping people succeed, building relationships, and creating opportunities for employees to grow? Are you passionate about developing talent and creating a workplace where people thrive?

LP Services is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and people-focused Human Resources & Training Partner.

This position partners closely with service leadership to support employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and professional development. This role will also oversee the company's NCCER training program, helping employees build successful careers through technical training and continuous learning.

If you're someone who enjoys coaching others, improving processes, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact on employees' careers, we'd love to meet you.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuous Training & Career Development

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary Human Resources contact for LP Services employees and managers.
• Partner with leadership to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate recruiting activities including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring support.
• Coordinate onboarding activities including new hire paperwork, I-9 compliance, orientation scheduling, and personnel file setup.
• Administer employee benefits including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee education, and benefit communications.
• Maintain employee records while ensuring confidentiality, compliance, and data accuracy.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and internal communications.
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary documentation, and conflict resolution while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment policies.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency.

Training & Employee Development

• Serve as the administrator and primary point of contact for the NCCER Training Program.
• Coordinate apprentice enrollment, testing, certifications, and training documentation.
• Schedule instructors, classes, testing sessions, and continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification tracking.
• Partner with managers to identify employee development opportunities.
• Assist in creating and implementing career development pathways.
• Coordinate technical, safety, leadership, and professional development training.
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Build relationships with local trade schools, workforce development organizations, and community partners to strengthen recruiting pipelines.

Performance Management

• Coordinate annual and mid-year performance review cycles.
• Track completion deadlines and communicate expectations to managers.
• Provide managers with guidance on performance conversations and documentation.
• Monitor completion rates and follow up on outstanding reviews.
• Assist leadership in identifying training opportunities based on review outcomes.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and HR communications.
• Maintain organized employee files and HR documentation.
• Assist with audits and compliance initiatives.
• Special HR projects as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with all employee information.

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Enjoys helping people succeed.
• Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Can manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Communicates professionally and confidently.
• Maintains confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Brings a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Skills

• Strong employee relations and coaching abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Experience working with HRIS systems.
• Experience coordinating training programs preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting managers in employee relations and performance management.
• Experience administering employee training programs.
• Construction or service industry experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or NCCER Instructor/Administrator experience is a plus (or willingness to obtain).

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.