Alvah Contracting LLC is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Benicia

Company Summary:

Alvah Contractors, part of the Alvah Group, is a leading utility construction contractor

headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. Since 2007, we have partnered with investor-

owned and municipal utilities to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical distribution

services across Northern California. Our expertise includes overhead and underground line

construction, maintenance, civil support, traffic control, and emergency restoration.

With a highly skilled IBEW workforce, strong safety culture, and a commitment to innovation, we

provide full-service solutions from project planning through completion. Whether replacing poles

and transformers, upgrading underground networks, or responding to emergency storm events,

Alvah Contractors is dedicated to powering communities and supporting the critical

infrastructure that keeps California moving forward.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Administrator will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR)

department including administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies

and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training,

continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-

harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

• Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.

• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and responding to

employee inquiries.

• Track and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and

regulations.

• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation as needed for management review.

• Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, status changes) and ensure

accuracy in payroll/HR systems.

• Support performance management processes, including evaluations and training

coordination.

• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

• Provide frontline HR support to employees regarding policies, benefits, and general HR

inquiries.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent

management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

required.

• At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.

• SHRM-CP a plus.

• Bilingual a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

• Ability to travel to Benicia and South San Francisco locations periodically