Irby Construction Company is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Richland

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About Irby Construction Company: Irby has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our values emphasize safety, people, innovation, and performance. Irby is proud of an inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement, with long-standing tenure across leadership.

When you join our team, you join an established firm with a culture centered around its people and teamwork. Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), offering the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization.

Overview

The HR Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, and oversight of human resources functions with an emphasis on benefits administration, compliance, and employee support. This role partners with HR leadership, payroll, and external vendors to ensure effective delivery of benefits programs, while supporting employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR compliance. The HR Manager serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers, ensuring HR processes align with company goals and legal requirements.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, retirement, and wellness programs; manage enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA, disability, and life claims; oversee FMLA, ADA, and leave programs in compliance with federal and state laws; coordinate annual open enrollment with employee communications and education; reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies; act as primary contact for benefit-related questions and claims resolution.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Respond to employee requests, investigate and help resolve relations issues, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (EEO, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.); file required compliance reports (EEO-1, OSHA); monitor HRIS for accuracy.
• HR Operations & Support: Conduct new hire benefit presentations; maintain HR records and HRIS data integrity; administer unemployment claims and rehire eligibility; assist with development, communication, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.

What You'll Bring

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, compliance, and employment law.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits enrollment systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary; may require prolonged sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, or lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands for data entry and computer work; ability to communicate clearly in person, virtually, and by phone.
• Close vision for data preparation and reading reports; reasonable accommodation may be provided to perform essential functions.

What You'll Get

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For information or to request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring processes, or to perform essential functions, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.