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The Bilingual HR Assistant provides dedicated human resources support to construction project teams, with primary responsibility for assisting with new hire orientations, employee engagement events and initiatives, and delivering real-time translation services for field employees and project leadership. This role ensures effective communication, regulatory compliance, and workforce engagement across diverse, fast-paced construction environments. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to perform essential job functions, including conducting orientations and providing real-time translation for Spanish-speaking employees. This position works closely with Project Leadership, Safety, Payroll, and Human Resources to support project workforce needs.

Orientation & Workforce Onboarding (Primary Function) Conduct in-person new hire orientations for craft and field employees in English and Spanish as required. Review and explain company policies, safety requirements, jobsite expectations, and code of conduct. Ensure accurate completion of onboarding documentation including I-9s, E-Verify, tax forms, direct deposit forms, and project-specific compliance paperwork. Coordinate and assist where needed with badging, site access, and orientation tracking for project compliance. Assist Human Resources and Training in maintaining organized and audit-ready employee files in accordance with federal, state, and company regulations. Partner with Safety to reinforce jobsite safety culture during onboarding.

Translation & Communication Support (Primary Function): Provide on-site verbal translation between craft employees, foremen, superintendents, and project leadership. Translate safety materials, toolbox talks, HR policies, disciplinary documentation, benefits information, leader development engagements, and project communications. Support investigations, employee meetings, corrective actions, and conflict resolution discussions as needed. Assist during safety orientations, OSHA-related discussions, and compliance meetings to ensure clear understanding. Serve as a communication liaison between field workforce and HR/management.

Project HR & Workforce Support: Assist the Trades Manager with employee relations issues, attendance concerns, and workforce documentation. Support manpower tracking, workforce reporting, and headcount management. Coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate employee types and pay plans are established in SAP.

Compliance & Administrative Support: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Support audits related to I-9, E-Verify, DHS mismatch notifications, and project- specific labor requirements. Ensure adherence to company policies and construction industry labor standards. Maintain accurate records within HRIS systems and project tracking platforms.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $60,750.00 – $90,830.00 annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

Fluency in English and Spanish required to perform essential job functions. 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or other field- based environments. Experience onboarding high-volume craft or hourly workforce preferred. Working knowledge of employment law, I-9 compliance, and construction workforce regulations. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust with field employees. Ability to work in active construction environments and adapt to project demands. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. Experience with Success Factors is a plus.

Key Competencies: Strong real-time translation and interpretation skills Understanding of construction workforce dynamics Knowledge of safety culture and job site protocols Organizational accuracy in high-volume environments Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Adaptability in fast-paced, project-driven settings

Work Environment: Primarily based on active construction job sites and staging areas Frequent interaction with craft employees and project leadership Ability to walk and navigate active construction sites Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety vest, and work boots Ability to work in varying weather conditions typical of construction environments Ability to work flexible hours as required to support project workforce needs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Turner Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.