Human Resources Administrator

Overview

DRYCO Construction, Inc. has been a leader in the Pavement Maintenance Industry and has served in the Bay Area and the Central Valley for over 40 years. DRYCO prides itself on its employee-friendly culture, sustained by the hard-working people we employ. If you are hard-working and have integrity, apply!

We are currently seeking professional, skilled, and talented individuals to help manage growth in 2025 and beyond. DRYCO is looking for a Human Resource Administrator to join our team. Construction experience is a must.

• Job type:
  Full time
• Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience
• Spanish Speaking Required
• We provide competitive wages and the following benefits:
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k with matching
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • We are an EEOC employer who offers a drug-free workplace

The Human Resource Administrator will support the day-to-day HR functions, ensuring efficient HR operations in a construction environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support daily HR functions including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices; assist with performance evaluations as needed.
• Spanish-speaking required.
• Provide human resources services.
• Recruiting staff, processing employees, updating records.
• Enforcing safety and health policies.
• Support Payroll & Certified Payroll duties.

• Serve as the initial HR point of contact for DRYCO’s field employees: answer HR-related questions, route issues appropriately, and escalate when necessary.
• Coordinate and facilitate recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, performing reference checks, and tracking metrics.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, support new hire orientations, collect employment documentation (I-9, W-4), conduct orientations, and setup in HRIS/payroll system.
• Conduct or coordinate background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Support payroll processing by providing timely data on new hires, terminations, pay changes, and timesheet issues.
• May attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Participate in employee relations activities, help coordinate the performance review process, track training and development, support investigations (with HR leadership) and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, certifications, training records, and HR compliance documentation.
• Support HR projects, such as policy updates, HR process improvements, employee engagement initiatives, and collaboration with safety/risk teams.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training (e.g., safety training, anti-harassment training).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is required.
• Ability to demonstrate company values of honesty, integrity, commitment and professionalism; highly motivated and well organized with a positive attitude; works well under pressure and is a good problem solver.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively with both field and office personnel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• SHRM certificates are a plus.