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Human Resources Specialist

Published
June 1, 2025
Location
Newport Beach, CA

Description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

We are currently seeking a talented and professional Human Resources Specialist to perform HR activities in support of the McCarthy Southern Pacific (SoPac) business unit. This position assists employees at all levels, carrying out a variety of responsibilities with an emphasis on employee pre-employment activities, onboarding and orientation, general employee queries, employee relations, HR administration and data management, and project-based activities. This is a key role that contributes to the overall success of the rapidly growing SoPac Region.

Responsibilities:
Build strong relationships with employees at all organizational levels, working cross functionally across business units while representing and exemplifying McCarthys culture and values.Leverages HR Management Systems to maintain accurate and up to date employee records by timely processing hires, transfers, promotions, salary increases, relocation packages, and terminations, ensuring proper approvals and documentation exists.Ensure new hire processes and requirements are completed, meeting with new hires as a component of onboarding, and leading region/business unit orientation.Properly offboard employees in partnership with applicable management team, IT, and other HR partners.Conduct employee exit interviews, analyzes and captures trends, and makes recommendations as appropriate to HR Business Partners & HR Director.Administer leave of absence in accordance with state and local guidelines as well as facilitate time off policies, including updates to timecards.Maintain compliance with requirements related to I-9/e-verification, employment postings, EEO, and other demographic reporting as appropriate.Support employees with general HR inquiries related to policy, procedure, systems, programs, and benefits; understands who and when to elevate matters of increased complexity.Participate in Annual Talent Cycle through supporting HRBPs through planning, data accuracy, and record keeping in Compensation and Talent Review processes.Proactively support the HR team by identifying trends and executing special projects as needed.Provide auxiliary support to Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, and Early Career Development leaders with reporting, coordination, and offer letters.Active participant in team meetings, seminars, and events as required.Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in an HR Related Field, or 1-3 years experience in an HR position, or similar combination of education and experience.Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.Excellent attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Exceptional communication skills.Demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop relationships and establish credibility and trust.Strong data management, research, and analytical skills.Advanced technical knowledge of MS products.Occasional travel throughout Southern California and in the continental United States.
Base salary is based on experience, range is between $70,000-80,000 per year plus benefits.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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