Human Resources Generalist (Omaha)

Turner Construction•Omaha, NE

10h•Onsite

About The Position

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry-leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner's Omaha office values relationships with trade partners, local businesses, and non-profit organizations, reflecting and reinforcing our commitment to Nebraska and local communities. Omaha's current working portfolio includes data centers, complex pharmaceutical renovations, and commercial spaces. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, represented, and supported to reach their potential. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together. This role is not remote and is based in Omaha, NE. Local candidates preferred. Position Description: Provide comprehensive Human Resources support to assigned business units across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, HRIS processing, recruiting, and training. Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, ensuring consistent, compliant, and repeatable HR practices. This role requires a bilingual HR professional with strong systems experience, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressive HR experience with broad exposure across multiple HR disciplines (recruiting, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, performance management, etc.)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment laws; ability to research and apply laws across multiple states
Demonstrated experience processing HR transactions and managing people data within HRIS systems (SAP experience helpful but not required)
Comfortable owning systems and manual tracking processes with high attention to detail and accuracy
Self-starter who can operate independently without step-by-step direction on foundational HR practices
Highly organized with strong follow-up habits; able to manage responsibilities across different business units and geographic locations
Professional, approachable presence with ability to build trust across all employee levels, including trades
Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of delivering training and presentations
Motivated to grow within the HR function and contribute to stabilizing and improving existing processes
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

PHR®, SPHR®, SHRM-CP®, or HR law certification preferred
Experience in construction, construction-related industries, or large (10,000+ employees) organizations preferred
High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Strong organizational, prioritization, time management, and project management skills
Ability to research, assess risk, and escalate compliance concerns appropriately
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume, detail-oriented environment
Embrace change and adopt process and technology enhancements quickly
Some local travel and occasional overnight business travel required

Responsibilities

Represent company culture, values, and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives. Actively participate in anti-racism learning and advocate for equity, employee wellbeing, and inclusive practices.
Administer and communicate HR programs, policies, and procedures; provide timely, accurate guidance to employees and managers across multiple business units.
Establish a trusted, neutral HR presence. Regularly connect in person with employees where they work, including field and construction sites.
Provide practical, compliance-based guidance to leadership on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, discipline, involuntary terminations, and claims, with escalation as appropriate.
Manage and facilitate performance and development programs; support succession planning and prepare materials for leadership discussions.
Own HRIS and people data processing, including SAP, Cornerstone, First Advantage, background checks, leave of absence processing, onboarding workflows, and related systems. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of all transactions.
Proactively manage sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding of interns, college hires, and experienced professionals.
Manage college recruiting and career fair activities; interview candidates and prepare recommendations to support hiring decisions.
Extend offers of employment and guide hiring managers through offer execution and onboarding processes.
Serve as primary candidate contact and coordinate onboarding, new hire orientation, and first-day experience.
Organize and administer internship programming; serve as escalation point of contact for interns.
Serve as first point of contact for relocations and transfers, including vendor coordination and community resource support.
Manage immigration and work authorization processes (e.g., visas, permanent residency) with guidance from HR leadership.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts; apply basic lean concepts to streamline processes, improve tracking, and enhance repeatability.
Self-manage workload, track deadlines aligned to the HR annual calendar, and ensure follow-through across multiple business units and geographies.
Support shared services approach across business units; may provide HR support to additional Midwest locations as needed.
Participate in rotational or overnight training (e.g., Des Moines or other BUs) and occasional overnight travel for HR meetings, training, or field support.