HR / Safety Assistant

About Us

Tri\-Star Construction is a fast\-growing organization, specializing in heavy civil road construction. Our purpose is simple: to improve the infrastructure for the communities we share, while maintaining impeccable quality and safety standards.

We move with intention — building thoughtfully and investing deeply in both people and progress. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys supporting people, and brings a desire to continually advance the business objectives and employee experience.

HR / SAFETY ASSISTANT

Classification: Hourly \| Non\-Exempt from Overtime

Reports to: Employee Relations Director

Job Summary

Tri\-Star Construction is seeking a HR / SAFETY Assistant to support the HR and Safety Departments by providing comprehensive administrative and operational assistance across a wide range of functions in a fast\-paced construction environment. This role is ideal for someone starting a career in Human Resources or Safety who enjoys supporting a broad demographic and is eager to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Support

• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS with accuracy and confidentiality, including new hires, pay and status changes, org chart updates, medical documentation, etc.
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits and payroll
• Assist recruitment and workforce development efforts by devising creative recruiting strategies, posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, tracking and following up with applicants and attending job fairs and workforce development events
• Prepare and process pre\-employment and new hire paperwork and background screenings
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Assist with state and federal labor law postings for all jobsites
• Support compliance with employment law
• Assist with employment benefit claims, eg Workers’ Compensation and unemployment
• Support offboarding
• Support employee relations in all activities
• Partner with Accounting to address benefit and payroll issues
• Support HR projects and initiatives

Safety Support

• Maintain safety, compliance and regulatory records, eg OSHA, DOT, internal Company
• Coordinate and track safety training / certifications / licenses and expirations
• Support jobsite safety audits and corrective actions, including preparing safety reports, logs and audit materials
• Distribute, track and maintain safety supply inventory, including personal protective equipment (PPE), safety materials, jobsite signage, etc.
• Support incident reporting, documentation, investigations/root cause analyses and follow\-up activities
• Support safety projects and initiatives

General Administrative Duties

• Maintain organized filing systems, both electronic and paper
• Prepare correspondence, forms and reports
• Maintain HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate with leaders and individual personnel on HR and safety documentation needs
• Serve as first point of contact for HR and Safety related questions and issues
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• High school diploma/GED required; HR or Safety certification/degree, a plus
• Prior HR or Safety administrative experience preferred but not required
• Strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and follow\-through
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Adept at social media and embraces technology
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Proactive, motivated, approachable, creative thinker
• Works toward growth and expanding role over time
• Bilingual English/Spanish a
*HUGE
• plus
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance

Work Environment

• Office\-based with regular interaction with field staff
• Occasional jobsite / field visits
• Full\-time with standard business hours, some overtime during peak periods

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tri\-Star Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug\-Free Workplace.

Why Join Tri\-Star Construction?

• A mission\-driven culture centered on customer satisfaction, employee experience, and continuous improvement
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact
• Work that improves your community
• Exposure and experience that will help you build a lasting career in Human Resources
• If you love variety, supporting people and teams, finding better ways to get things done, and working with a broad range of people, you’ll feel right at home here.

APPLY TODAY to help Tri\-Star Construction continue to pave the way forward – one employee, one project and one initiative at a time.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $17\.00 \- $20\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• human resources: 1 year (Preferred)
• recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
• workplace safety: 1 year (Preferred)
• administrative (data entry, scanning, filing, etc): 1 year (Required)

Language:

• fluent Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Oklahoma Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person