People Operations Generalist

Position Summary

Position Summary

The People Operations Specialist serves as a front-line ambassador for XL Construction’s People Operations function, delivering a high-touch, service-oriented experience to employees and leaders across the organization. This role blends HR operations, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, reporting, and recruiting support into a single integrated function designed to protect the employee experience and uphold our culture.

This position is ideal for a seasoned HR generalist who thrives in fast-paced environments, values precision in systems and processes, and enjoys being the connective tissue between employees, leaders, and People Operations leadership.

Employee Experience & HR Operations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, onboarding, HR systems, and workplace support.
• Administer end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional first-day experiences.
• Maintain employee records with a high level of data integrity and confidentiality.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Partner with People Operations leadership to support employee relations matters including intake documentation, issue tracking, and resolution coordination.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations with emphasis on California labor compliance.
• Support performance management cycles, engagement programs, and corrective action documentation.

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Generate and analyze HR and Talent Acquisition reports to inform workforce decisions and leadership discussions.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and participate in system audits, data clean-up efforts, and workflow enhancements.
• Contribute to People Operations projects that improve employee experience, efficiency, and compliance posture.

Benefits & Workforce Support

• Support benefits administration including open enrollment, employee education, and inquiry resolution.
• Assist with special HR initiatives and cross-functional programs aligned to XL Construction’s growth strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6–10 years of progressive HR generalist experience
  , ideally within construction, manufacturing, or high-growth environments.
• Strong working knowledge of California labor laws and HR best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience supporting multi-location or field-based work forces.
• Background in both HR operations and recruiting coordination.

• Business Acumen
• Bridge Builder
• People Builder
• Continuous Learner
• Strategic Edge
• XLI Stewardship
• Courageous Leadership

In accordance with California law, the base salary range for this position is $122,960 – $153,700 annually
, with eligibility for discretionary bonus programs and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.