The HR Coordinator supports the day-to-day human resources operations on a construction project, working directly on-site and reporting to the HR Generalist. This role serves as a key liaison between field employees, project leadership, and the HR team, ensuring that HR processes are executed efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.
The HR Coordinator is responsible for assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate personnel records, supporting compliance with company policies and labor regulations, and helping to address employee questions and concerns. Given the nature of the construction industry, this position requires a hands-on, adaptable approach to support a mobile workforce, multiple trades, and evolving project needs.
In partnership with the HR Generalist, the HR Coordinator helps promote a positive work environment by reinforcing company culture, supporting workforce engagement initiatives, and ensuring timely and accurate HR administrative support. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both field and office personnel.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, on-site setting and is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with direct employee interaction in a safety-focused, deadline-driven construction environment. This position will be onsite at our project in Boise, ID.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 DOE + Incentives
Essential Responsibilities:
Support on-site onboarding activities, including new hire orientation, employment documentation, and system entry
Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures
Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit documentation and final payroll communication
Partner with the HR Generalist to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as any project-specific requirements
Support recruitment efforts including scheduling interviews, processing candidates, and maintaining applicant records
Monitor and maintain required site-level HR postings, documentation, and audit readiness
Help facilitate employee relations activities by documenting concerns and supporting resolution processes
Assist in organizing employee engagement initiatives and on-site events
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information at all times
Provide general administrative support to the HR Generalist and project leadership as needed
Qualifications:
Professional Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field desired
1–3 years of HR, administrative, or coordination experience; experience in construction, manufacturing, or other field-based industries preferred
Required Skills
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with HR software, such as HRIS or HRMS preferred.
Understanding of basic employment laws and HR best practices
Knowledge of job boards, HR processes, and record-keeping preferred.
Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of day.
Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
Sight: visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
Speech: sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone.
Bending/Twisting: minimal.
Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.
Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.
Must be able to plan and organize work.
Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have an elevated level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.
Good people have been the foundation of our success for over 100 years.
A Legacy of Innovation:
Though we’ve been a trusted name in the industry for over a century, Hoffman Construction is far from stuck in the past. We believe that embracing new ideas and never backing down from a challenge is what keeps us at the forefront of our field. We encourage innovation, and we’re proud to build a team where diversity isn’t just welcomed but celebrated.
Ownership & Empowerment:
As an employee-owned company, we give our people more than just a paycheck — you have a stake in our success. This ownership model means you have the autonomy to take initiative, solve problems, and make decisions that drive our projects forward, without the layers of bureaucracy. You’ll feel empowered to innovate and bring your best ideas to life.
Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits:
We recognize and reward hard work. That’s why we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:
A Culture of Community and Belonging:
At Hoffman, it’s more than just a job — it’s a place where you belong. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, a commitment to quality, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years, growing their careers from apprenticeship to leadership. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, you’ll find mentors, opportunities, and a company that truly cares about your professional development.
Volunteer Time - Backed by the resources of the company, our employees are encouraged to volunteer time to arts, literary, sports, social services, and healthcare causes.
Charitable Giving - We support the goals of our employees and our communities by donating services and dollars, maximizing our employee’s impact with an employer donation match.
Endless Opportunities:
From the jobsite to our corporate offices, we’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to make an impact. If you’re looking for a company where your work matters, where you can grow your skills, and where you’ll have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, then Hoffman Construction is the place for you.
Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.
Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.
At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.
Join us and benefit from:
Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional training and development
Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.
https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/
Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
**Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. **
Hoffman Construction Company is the largest full-service general contractor and construction manager based in the Pacific Northwest, with offices in Portland and Seattle. For over 100 years, the Hoffman name has carried with it an expectation of an unrivaled can-do, does-do mentality. We willingly take on the big, the scary, the never-been-done-before. Hoffman thrives on challenges. We also thrive on helping people achieve their full potential.
Hoffman is 100% active employee-owned, so our employees have the biggest stake in our success. We have many employees who have worked here for 20+ years. And as our company grows, so do our employees. Whether you're an engineer, craft worker, project manager, administrative assistant, superintendent, payroll specialist, or graphic designer, if you pride yourself on high-quality work and always making sure you get the job done right, we might have a place for you.
We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity.
