Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior Human Resource Generalist

Culture Champion | People Strategist | Hi-impact Leader

At The Third Estimate, people are the engine behind our growth—and we’re looking for a Senior Human Resources Generalist who knows how to fuel it.

This is a momentum-driving role.  We’re searching for a high-energy, people-first leader who treats recruiting like marketing, understands the realities of a fast-paced construction environment, and knows how to build culture, engagement, and accountability from the inside out. You’ll be a trusted advisor to leadership, a coach to managers, and an advocate for employees, helping us reduce turnover, elevate performance, and scale intentionally.

If you’re passionate about employee engagement, culture fit, and continuous development—and you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and make things happen—this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

Strategic HR Partner & Change Leader

Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing guidance on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and change management

Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth across all departments

Act as a connector between leadership vision and employee experience—making strategy real at the ground level

Talent Acquisition & Creative Recruiting

Own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to offer, with a focus on culture fit and long-term success

Leverage non-traditional recruiting channels beyond Indeed (referrals, networking, community outreach, trade schools, social platforms, etc.)

Partner with hiring managers to elevate hiring decisions and build strong, cohesive teams

Lead onboarding experiences that engage, energize, and set new hires up for success from day one

Employee Engagement, Retention & Development

Design and support initiatives that improve engagement, morale, and retention

Champion training, coaching, and continuous development programs for employees and managers

Support recognition efforts, company events, and internal communications that strengthen connection and culture

Employee Relations & Performance Management

Serve as a go-to resource for employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations

Coach leaders through performance conversations, corrective actions, and documentation

Support and administer performance management processes and improvement plans

Compliance & HR Operations

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws

Maintain accurate, secure employee records and HR documentation

Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA and applicable state programs

Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems

Support benefits administration, enrollment, and employee education

Assist with compensation reviews, internal equity, and competitive benchmarking

Utilize HRIS tools to manage employee data, reporting, and process efficiency

Policies & Process Improvement

Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures

Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and workflows

Support implementation of HR tools and technology that enhance the employee experience

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.

3–5+ years of HR Generalist experience

Strong background in recruiting, employee relations, and performance management

Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

A proactive, solutions-driven mindset

Strong communicator who can build trust across all levels

Experience with HRIS systems (Salesforce or CRM experience is a plus)

High energy, emotionally intelligent, and comfortable being visible and hands-on

Strong understanding of culture fit, engagement, and retention strategies

Confident communicator who can influence at all levels of the organization

Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution

Comfortable guiding leadership while also supporting employees

Experience in construction, trades, or fast-growing organizations is a plus

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in shaping the future of The Third Estimate. You won’t just support HR—you’ll help define how people experience the company, how leaders lead, and how teams grow together.

If you’re looking for a role where your energy, creativity, and leadership will truly make an impact, we want to talk to you.

Compensation

$80,000–$90,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonus tied to impact, leadership, and company growth.