HR for Construction Companies
Stay Compliant. Focus on Projects. Strengthen Your Workforce.
If you manage a construction company in Nevada, you know your focus needs to stay on projects, crews, and clients—not paperwork. Yet, managing employees without dedicated HR support can put your business at serious risk. From OSHA compliance and union negotiations to payroll, training, and certifications, construction HR is complex. Without the right systems in place, costly mistakes can happen fast.
Why HR Matters in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is unlike any other when it comes to HR. With high turnover rates, strict safety requirements, and project-based staffing needs, successful construction companies rely on HR support that goes beyond basic administration.
- Recruiting & Hiring: With labor shortages and high turnover, finding and retaining skilled tradespeople is one of construction’s biggest challenges. HR helps attract talent, fill gaps quickly, and create job descriptions that target the right candidates.
- Performance Management: From foremen to general laborers, HR ensures career growth and feedback systems are in place. Performance reviews, informal coaching, and clear advancement paths reduce turnover and build stronger crews.
- Strategic HR: Construction HR isn’t just about compliance—it’s about aligning workforce planning with business goals. Whether you’re going green, scaling operations, or expanding into new markets, HR helps streamline processes and forecast labor needs.
Core HR Responsibilities in Construction
Human Resources in construction plays a critical role across the entire employee lifecycle. Some of the most important areas include:
- Compliance & Safety: HR ensures compliance with wage and hour laws, documentation of work authorization, and safety training protocols. From injury prevention to reporting requirements, HR reduces risk and safeguards your workforce.
- Forecasting & Workforce Planning: HR collaborates with project managers and contractors to predict staffing needs, coordinate schedules, and control labor costs. This prevents delays, budget overruns, and costly understaffing.
- Hiring & Onboarding: HR manages candidate sourcing, interviews, job offers, and onboarding—ensuring new hires are trained, certified, and ready for the jobsite.
- Payroll & Benefits: HR ensures workers are paid accurately and on time, while offering competitive benefits to attract and retain talent.
- Training & Certifications: HR tracks employee qualifications and licensing compliance. It develops training programs to improve safety and leadership development.
- Union & Employee Relations: HR bridges communication between management and workers to improve cooperation and avoid disputes.
Common HR Challenges in Construction
- High Turnover: Strong HR systems reduce churn and improve retention.
- Temporary & Seasonal Workers: HR creates consistent hiring and training processes for contract-based staffing.
- Compliance Across State Lines: Traveling crews must meet differing labor standards. HR ensures multi-state compliance.
- Union Navigation: HR helps navigate collective bargaining agreements and union-related issues.
HR Strategies That Strengthen Construction Companies
- Onboarding & Orientation: Streamlined onboarding reduces errors and boosts new hire experience.
- Mentorship Programs: Pairing new hires with experienced staff improves retention and growth.
- Culture & Engagement: HR helps build a strong team culture through recognition and communication.
- Safety First: Proactive safety programs improve productivity and reduce insurance costs.
When to Invest in HR for Your Construction Business
Whether you have 20 employees or 200, HR is a game-changer in construction. If you’re spending more time managing payroll, certifications, or employee disputes than running projects, it’s time to consider HR support. Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) specializes in helping construction companies build safe, compliant, and effective HR systems.
With NAE as your HR partner, you gain access to:
- Expert HR guidance tailored to Nevada construction businesses
- Compliance tools and templates
- Employee handbook and policy support
- Training programs and certification tracking
- Workplace safety and OSHA compliance assistance
- Recruiting and hiring strategies designed for skilled trades
Your employees are the backbone of your projects. With NAE by your side, you can confidently manage your workforce and focus on what matters most: building safely, efficiently, and profitably.
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Included in Membership
- HR Hotline
- All-In-Two Labor Laws Poster with Poster Update Service
- Discounts on Training
- Monthly Newsletter & E-Alerts
- Employee Handbook Review*
- Member Exclusive Events & Trainings
- Fact Sheets & Checklists
- Employee Handbook Template
- Policies & Procedures
- Quick Pulse Survey*
- Forms & Templates
- Job Descriptions
- Survey Data: Employee Benefits, Personnel Practices**
- HRCI Recertification Credits & Exam Discount
- Partner Discounts
Available at Discounted Rates
- Additional All-In-Two Labor Law Posters
- Hands-On HR Assistance
- Legal Services
- On-Site Training (in-person or virtual)
- Workplace Investigations
- HR Audits (Form I-9, Personnel File)
- Access to Payscale Peer
- Employee Engagement Surveys
- Affirmative Action Plans
- Employee Handbook Drafting
- Unemployment Administration
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| No. of Nevada Employees | Annual Investment |
|---|---|
| Less than 150 employees | $1,595 |
| 150 or more employees | $2,395 |
New members pay their first year upfront. Renewal memberships can be paid on a quarterly or annual basis.
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