HR Specialist
Confidential Search — Posted by ALANHOW — Columbia, SC area (On-site)
Full-Time | Exempt | Pay: $70,000–$90,000/yr, based on experience
About the Role
ALANHOW is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established residential homebuilding and land development company in the Columbia, SC area. Our client is looking for a seasoned HR Specialist for a hands-on, HR-centric role covering the full employee lifecycle — compliance, employee relations, policy administration, and benefits support — with meaningful ownership of new hire onboarding, from offer acceptance through the first 90 days. Experience in construction, homebuilding, or a related trade industry is strongly preferred. Client identity will be shared with qualified candidates as the process moves forward.
What You'll Do — Core HR
· Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, coaching managers and resolving concerns fairly and consistently.
· Administer and interpret HR policies, ensuring consistent application across departments.
· Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and OSHA requirements relevant to construction sites).
· Support benefits administration — enrollment, changes, vendor coordination, and employee questions.
· Own HRIS data integrity: employee records, status changes, org charts, and reporting.
· Partner with leadership on performance management processes, disciplinary actions, and documentation.
· Assist with compensation administration, job classifications, and pay equity reviews.
· Help prepare for and support audits (workers' comp, EEO-1, unemployment claims, etc.).
· Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building efforts.
What You'll Do — New Hire & Onboarding
· Coordinate the full new hire cycle: offer letters, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and pre-employment paperwork.
· Own new hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring every new employee has a smooth, well-organized first day and first 90 days.
· Partner with hiring managers on job postings, screening coordination, and interview scheduling as needed.
· Maintain onboarding checklists, training assignments, and new hire documentation in the HRIS.
· Serve as a resource for new employees navigating benefits, payroll setup, and company policy during their first weeks.
What We're Looking For
· 7+ years of progressive HR generalist/specialist experience.
· Experience in construction, homebuilding, land development, or a related field strongly preferred.
· PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
· Solid working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
· Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., Paycom, ADP, or similar) and Microsoft Office.
· Excellent judgment and discretion handling confidential employee information.
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Clear, professional communication style — comfortable working directly with leadership and field teams.
Why Join Us
Our client is a growing homebuilding and land development company with deep roots in the Columbia, SC market. This is a lean, collaborative HR function where your work has direct, visible impact — not just policy on paper, but a real hand in how the company treats its people.
To Apply
Submit your resume through ZipRecruiter. This search is being handled confidentially by Concept 9; all applications and inquiries will be reviewed directly by Concept 9 on behalf of our client, and your current employer will not be contacted or notified.
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