Human Resources Generalist

Build Your Career with Us

Marker is a family-owned commercial construction company that’s been building trusted relationships and delivering quality work for nearly 70 years. With deep roots in central and west central Ohio, we’re proud of our strong legacy and even more excited for what’s next.

We believe that great people do their best work when they’re trusted, respected, and supported. That’s why we work hard to create an environment where experienced professionals feel they can lead meaningful work, mentor others, and shape how we continue to grow. We value fresh perspectives and practical ideas that help us improve. And we never lose sight of the moments that matter — celebrating milestones, recognizing contributions, and showing up for each other when it counts.

If you want to bring your experience to a company that knows how to balance hard work with genuine care for its people, we’d love to talk with you. Let’s see how you can help lead Marker forward — and what we can build together.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and creating positive associate experiences. The ideal candidate is confident working with individuals at all levels of the organization, balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with longer-term initiatives that support talent development and organizational growth.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a trusted resource for associates and leaders.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Enjoy recruiting, developing talent, and improving HR programs and processes.
• Have a passion for helping associates grow and succeed.
• Be comfortable facilitating training, leading conversations, and representing Marker in the community.
• Embrace continuous improvement and a service-oriented mindset.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection, offer coordination, and onboarding of new associates.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner by providing guidance and support to associates and leaders on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate and administer key HR programs, including benefits, compensation, performance reviews, compliance, and associate development initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities while partnering with managers to ensure successful integration and engagement of new associates.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, and HRIS data while supporting payroll-related processes and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Coordinate training and development programs, leadership development initiatives, career growth opportunities, and workforce planning efforts.
• Support associate engagement, recognition, communication, and culture-building programs that enhance the overall associate experience.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, workforce organizations, industry groups, and community partners to support recruiting and talent development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, company policies, and HR best practices while identifying and escalating potential risks.
• Lead and support HR projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support business objectives.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of progressive human resources experience with demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, HR administration, benefits, recruiting, associate relations, and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility and trust with associates and leaders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS (Rippling and WorkforceGo), Employee Navigator, and Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or other HR certification.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, professional services, or other operationally focused organizations.
• Experience supporting both office and field/hourly workforces.
• Experience with training and workforce development programs.
• Experience with recruiting and talent pipeline development.

Primary Location: Columbus, Ohio or Bellefontaine, Ohio

Benefits Package

Attracting and retaining exceptional talent is crucial to the long-term stability and success of our company. At Marker Construction, we recognize the importance of valuing our associates’ dedication and hard work. That's why we have meticulously designed a comprehensive benefits package that ensures our team members are fairly rewarded for their time and contributions. Here are some of the prominent benefits that all our associates enjoy:

• Competitive base salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance with Added Wellness Incentives
• Employer-Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death + Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Mental Health Days, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Marker, Inc. celebrates diversity and strives to be an inclusive workspace where we encourage and support our associates to be their true selves, to innovate, and to build great projects! Our inclusion drives our innovation and connects us closer to our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage people of all races, colors, religions, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, or veteran status to bring their true selves to join our team.

See all the exciting things taking place at Marker by visiting us at buildwithmarker.com.

Calls from professional recruiters will not be accepted or considered at this time.

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