HR Generalist
United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.
Primary function of an HR Generalist:
The HR Generalist serves as a field-based HR support professional focused on employee engagement, conflict resolution, employee relations, and day-to-day HR administration. This position requires travel to multiple project sites throughout the Southeast and in-office presence at our Great Falls, SC headquarters twice per week. The HR Generalist works closely with project teams, employees, and the HR Manager to support a positive workplace culture, address employee concerns, and assist with internal HR processes.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide HR support to field teams by traveling to project sites to meet with employees and address workplace issues
- Promote and facilitate employee engagement and retention across the organization
- Assist in resolving employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and team-related issues in partnership with the HR Manager
- Support employee relations through coaching, guidance, and timely communication
- Maintain accurate documentation related to employee relations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
- Assist with internal HR processes such as policy interpretation, data entry, and HR-related correspondence
- Participate in and support project-level HR meetings and initiatives
- May assist with benefits support and general employee inquiries
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment
- Support and uphold UIG values and culture at all times
- Perform additional administrative and HR-related duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2–3 years of HR experience, preferably with employee-facing or field-based responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication, documentation, and follow-up ability
- Must be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRIS systems a plus
- Valid driver’s license required and must meet company driving standards
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Must be able to travel frequently to project sites across the region
UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER