Field HR Specialist, Employee Relations

Position Overview

The HR Specialist for Employee Relations role will be located on a jobsite in Abilene, TX.  The position may transition in the future to other Kiewit projects.  This individual will also work closely with our safety, security, and business teams and have a passion for service in meeting the HR needs of this mega-project.

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 position is based out of Abilene, TX. Upon completion of this project, future opportunities may require travel/relocation to new project sites.  

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all Employee Relations activities on the project.
• Successfully complete EEO Officer training
• Ensure compliance with all Employment Poster requirements including working with Poster Guard to order and maintain current posters.
• Working closely with operations to ensure workplace has designated and functioning Mother’s Rooms.
• Oversee and manage the project Leave Processes for all Staff and Craft employees.
• Develop and conduct EEO training for all staff and craft supervisors.
• Oversee 16-Step program and ensure compliance.
• Lead HR efforts responding to EEO, workplace, and hotline reports including investigations, documentation, recommendations, and resolution.  
• Lead HR efforts regarding Accommodations.
• Work as member of HR Team performing HR duties not specifically listed but required to provide world-class HR services to project team.  These may include craft onboarding and separation, intern program, org chart administration and management, reporting, talent acquisition, craft services, compensation, relocation, and other duties as assigned.
• Deliver a first-class experience to all stakeholders and control partners through effective collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Human Resources experience
• Degree in Human Resources or related preferred
• Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish).
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Work, Excel, Smartsheet, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment assisting others with their duties as needed.
• Actively works to train others to perform the job duties of this position allowing the cross training of HR team members.
• Ability to work self-directed with an off-site manager
• Ability to travel and work from different locations effectively and efficiently.
• Impeccable judgment and discretion.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills allowing for managers and team members to be informed of workload and ongoing activities ensuring that there are “no surprises” for other team members.
• Experienced working on a team that excels operationally and are laser focused on key stakeholder experience – employees, managers, partners.
• Coaches for success; encourages employee development and mobility.
• Actively challenges the status quo and acts as a catalyst for change by decisively adopting innovative ways of working, driving continuous improvement.
• Identifies and understands business trends to improve culture and mitigate risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Disciplined and drives for results; actively applies feedback from key stakeholders.
• Strong consulting/problem resolution experience with demonstrated ability to influence all employee levels from front line to senior leaders.
• Demonstrates expected risk/controls behaviors by holding self and others accountable to operate within established standards and procedures