Do you appreciate being a part of a loyal and dedicated team? Do you appreciate working alongside other hard workers and A Players? Are you prepared to show up early, stay late, and HUSTLE to produce consistent quality results?
Are you interested in working for a family owned and operated company that has been serving Tulsa and the surrounding areas for 45+ years?
Gable's Excavating, Inc, dba GEI Utility Construction, founded in 1980 is growing and looking for quality people to join our team to grow with us!
Pay Range: $70,000.00-90,000.00
Position Overview
The HR Specialist will serve as GEI Utility Construction’s first dedicated HR professional, establishing and managing the human resources function for a growing organization of 150+ employees. This individual will be the primary point of contact for all employee-facing HR matters and will be responsible for building scalable HR processes, documentation, and infrastructure. The role operates within a collaborative environment where payroll, operations, and department leadership have been successfully managing HR activities, and will consolidate those efforts under one dedicated function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
- Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data integrity
- Support employee relations by addressing concerns and fostering a positive workplace culture
- Assist with performance management processes, including reviews and employee development plans
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including regulations related to background screening (e.g., FCRA compliance awareness)
- Administer employee benefits and respond to employee inquiries
- Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures
- Develop and update a consolidated employee handbook
- Coordinate training programs, including compliance and data privacy training
- Assist with audits and documentation related to HR and regulatory compliance
- Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and documentation
- Provide supervision and leadership to a team of direct reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
- 5-7 years in an HR generalist or specialist capacity
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Familiarity with background screening regulations (e.g., FCRA) is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Familiarity with Paylocity or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and create documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications (preferred): SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) or PHR (Professional in Human Resources from HRCI). Both represent baseline professional credentials appropriate for this experience level. A certification signals knowledge of employment law fundamentals, benefits administration, and HR best practices
- Knowledge of data privacy and security practices
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ($70K – 90K) based on experience and certifications)
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up in a supportive, growing company
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment with established processes and leadership support
Why Join Us?
At GEI Utility Construction you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that helps provide construction services through safety, quality and integrity. We value integrity, innovation, and people—both our clients and our employees.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Things You May Want to Know:
To apply for this position, please apply at www.gei-usa.com
Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
Must have valid driver's license.
Job Type: Full-time
THIS IS A CHOUTEAU, OK BASED POSITION: Some travel will be required to various office locations
MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM DRUG TESTING
MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
Supplemental Pay:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Certifications (preferred): SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) or PHR (Professional in Human Resources from HRCI). Both represent baseline professional credentials appropriate for this experience level. A certification signals knowledge of employment law fundamentals, benefits administration, and HR best practices
- Knowledge of data privacy and security practices
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass pre employment and random drug tests?
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
