HR Generalist - Gulf

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist – Gulf provides full-cycle HR support to Bigge Crane & Rigging's workforce across the Gulf Coast region, based in Houston. This role partners with leadership on employee relations, policy interpretation and compliance, onboarding/offboarding, and workforce planning, serving as the primary point of contact for HR matters in the region. This is a new position created to establish dedicated HR coverage for the Gulf Coast as Bigge's footprint in the region grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for craft, service, and office personnel across the Gulf Coast region.
• Manage employee relations matters — including investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution — in partnership with the Director of Human Resources.
• Administer and interpret company policy, the employee handbook, and applicable federal and state employment law across the Gulf region (Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other southern states as Bigge's footprint requires).
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees in the region.
• Partner with the Recruiters (craft/service technician and general recruiting) on hiring needs specific to the Gulf region.
• Coordinate with the HRIS & Benefits Manager on enrollment, leave administration, and system updates for regional employees.
• Support workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and organizational changes within the region.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations across the states covered by this role.
• Travel periodically to offices throughout the Gulf Coast region.
• Perform other HR generalist duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of HR generalist experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law across the Gulf region (Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other southern states as applicable).
• Strong employee relations, investigation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within the Gulf Coast region.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP (Bigge's HRIS platform).
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification (or in progress).
• Experience supporting a unionized or partially unionized workforce.
• Experience in construction, crane and rigging, heavy equipment, or other industrial/field-based industries.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Primarily office-based, with some travel to other branches. Must be able to safely navigate industrial work environments and comply with site-specific safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.