Field HR Specialist
Seminole, TX, US
Requisition ID: 180730
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Human Resources
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
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.
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.
TIC Power (TICP) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. TIC Power builds major EPC and bid-build natural gas power plants, solar fields and energy storage systems throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” Philosophy.
Location
This project is located in Seminole, TX, about 30 minutes east of Hobbs, NM. This role requires on site daily attendance in a construction site environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact onsite for employees and managers regarding HR questions, issues, and problems (phone, chat, e-mail, face-to-face interactions).
- Manage various HR functions including employee changes, special pays, leave requests, separations, and miscellaneous reporting requests.
- Manage craft employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management and evaluations, transfers, promotions, training and offboarding
- Mitigate people risk to projects by addressing performance issues, investigations, complaints, coaching, and front-line supervisor training.
- Partner with operations to determine training needs, coordinate training across the project with multiple groups, and maintain a project-wide training calendar.
- Support district and project leadership during crisis situations, including workplace injuries or fatalities.
- Promote employee wellness and well‑being initiatives, including EAP, benefits resources, Under the Hat, and related programs.
- Manage onsite HR compliance, including project‑specific requirements and labor relations considerations.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning efforts, including peak hiring periods, reductions in force, and organizational management.
- Participate in and contribute to cross‑functional meetings, including 1HR meetings, Field HR Training Calls, Craft Services quarterly updates, and Project Recruiting Calls.
Qualifications
- Degree in Human Resources or related field
- 3+ years of related project HR experience required
- Experience working on a construction site preferred
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- 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
- 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
- Willing and able to work onsite at project locations #LI-AK1
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Construction Line Supervisor, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR, Engineer, Engineering, Human Resources