Field HR Specialist

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Field Operations HR Specialist to join our dynamic project team. In this pivotal on-site role, you’ll act as the primary HR contact for both craft and staff employees, collaborating closely with construction and engineering teams. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day human resources activities on the job site, delivering high-impact generalist support while drawing on the expertise of our Centers of Excellence (COEs). This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of a fast-paced project environment while making a tangible impact on the employee experience.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization.

Location

This candidate will begin the position in Houston, TX and eventually relocate to project site in Brownsville, TX. 

Responsibilities

• Know our employees – Educate and influence project leadership throughout various 1HR cycles – Wage, Bonus, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Stock 
• Conduit between projects and 1HR – provide feedback to COEs from the districts and help execute people needs  
• Mitigate people risk to projects – address performance issues, investigations, complaints, coaching, front line training, high touch to prevent people risk 
• Engage with employees on projects – execute training, gather feedback, share updates on districts behalf, understand the needs of the employees to drive retention  
• Crisis Management – Support leadership through workplace injuries/fatalities  
• Promote wellness programs – EAP, Benefits, Under the Hat, etc.  
• Manage Craft employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management and evaluations, transfers, promotions, training and offboarding 
• Onsite compliance management, including 16 steps, project specific requirements and labor relations  
• Workforce planning, including peak hiring, staff shedding and org management. 
• Participate in various 1HR meetings, Field HR Training Calls, Craft Services quarterly updates, and Project Recruiting Calls 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience
• Degree in Human Resources or related preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Knowledge of various areas of human resources including benefits, employment, pay-related practices/process, and compensation
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, Shared Service / Center of Excellence office environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with HRIS systems a plus
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and individuals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include; Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint #LI-AK1