Austin External
Bilingual HR Generalist (San Antonio, TX) Austin Bridge & Road
Austin External, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Bilingual HR Generalist (San Antonio, TX) Austin Bridge & Road
Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a Bilingual HR Generalist to support our projects in the San Antonio, Texas area. This role is ideal for a dynamic HR professional with experience in the construction industry who thrives in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment. The position will be based on-site in a field construction office and will be first point of contact for walk-in applicants. Responsibilities: Serve as a primary HR contact for field and office personnel, supporting employee relations and HR compliance. Lead onboarding and orientation processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company. Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, and coordination with hiring managers. Administer leave programs including FMLA and other state/federal leave policies. Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data; generate reports as needed. Facilitate benefits education and training sessions in both English and Spanish. Ensure compliance with EEO regulations and assist with investigations and reporting. Promote and administer Austin's Employee-Owner Referral Program. Assist with relocation logistics for employee-owners assigned to remote job sites. Support HR initiatives such as performance management, policy updates, and training programs. Coordinate HR-related invoices, expense reports, and documentation. Qualifications: 35 years of HR experience, preferably in the construction or industrial sectors. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required. Strong understanding of HR disciplines including employee relations, compensation, employment law, and organizational development. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with HRIS systems and data reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Self starter with ability to work independently. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas and work extended hours as needed (e.g., job fairs, weekend events). Valid driver's license. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned. Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish. About Austin Bridge and Road A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a Bilingual HR Generalist to support our projects in the San Antonio, Texas area. This role is ideal for a dynamic HR professional with experience in the construction industry who thrives in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment. The position will be based on-site in a field construction office and will be first point of contact for walk-in applicants. Responsibilities: Serve as a primary HR contact for field and office personnel, supporting employee relations and HR compliance. Lead onboarding and orientation processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company. Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, and coordination with hiring managers. Administer leave programs including FMLA and other state/federal leave policies. Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data; generate reports as needed. Facilitate benefits education and training sessions in both English and Spanish. Ensure compliance with EEO regulations and assist with investigations and reporting. Promote and administer Austin's Employee-Owner Referral Program. Assist with relocation logistics for employee-owners assigned to remote job sites. Support HR initiatives such as performance management, policy updates, and training programs. Coordinate HR-related invoices, expense reports, and documentation. Qualifications: 35 years of HR experience, preferably in the construction or industrial sectors. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required. Strong understanding of HR disciplines including employee relations, compensation, employment law, and organizational development. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with HRIS systems and data reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Self starter with ability to work independently. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas and work extended hours as needed (e.g., job fairs, weekend events). Valid driver's license. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned. Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish. About Austin Bridge and Road A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.