Talent Development Assistant

Location: 

Aurora, CO, US

Requisition ID: 181746 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations 

Department: Administration 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Talent Development Assistant to support daily operations for a craft training center based in Aurora, Colorado. This role helps create a positive, organized, and professional experience for new craft hires, trainers, trainees, and training center leadership.  The Talent Development Assistant provides administrative and clerical support for Craft Training, Apprenticeship Program, Human Resources, and Training Center operations. This position assists with onboarding activities, training coordination, recordkeeping, travel and expense administration, meeting logistics, and general office support. Working closely with Training Center instructors, leadership, HR personnel, and trainees, the Talent Development Assistant helps ensure daily operations run efficiently and supports the successful delivery of workforce development programs and facility activities. 

District Overview

Kiewit Human Resources Group is an integral partner and service provider that supports the company's operations, offering best-in-class support services that align with Kiewit's organizational priorities. We are a unified, shared service team with various departments including Analytics, Benefits, Compensation, Craft Services & Craft Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Services, Immigration & Business Travel, Leave of Absence, Move Services & Relocation, Recruiting and Talent Development. 

Location

This is a full time in office role located in Aurora, CO. This is not a remote or hybrid position. 

Responsibilities

Craft Training & Training Center Administration 

  • Provide administrative support to Training Center instructors and leadership
  • Manage instructor calendars, assist with meeting schedules and training-related events
  • Coordinate classroom schedules and set up for training sessions, and facility-related activities
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and training documentation 
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records

Travel & Lodging Coordination 

  • Book business travel for Training Center trainers and staf, including flights, rental vehicles, and related travel needs
  • Coordinate lodging accomodations for trainers and training-related personnel
  • Ensure travel and lodging arragenments align with company policies, schedules, and training needs
  • Assist travelers with itinerary updates, changes, and travel-related questions 

Expense Management 

  • Prepare, submit, and track expense reports for Training Center trainers and leadership and approved personnel
  • Review receipts and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy 
  • Maintain accurate records related to travel, lodging and training expenses

New Hire Training & Onboarding Support 

  • Schedule and support new hire orientations and training center welcome sessions
  • Assist with employment documentation, personnel records, and confidential HR files

Reporting Support

  • Generate routine and ad hoc reports from DoL, apprentice education, and Company reporting systems 
  • Respond to employee inquiries related to apprenticeship hours and accreditation 
  • Recommend process improvements and enhance efficiency and service delivery 

Qualifications

  • One year of experience performing administrative or office support work, preferably in Human Resources, training, workforce development, construction, or a related environment.
  • Experience supporting HR functions, onboarding programs, training operations, employee services, travel logistics, or expense reporting is highly desirable
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, instructors, trainees, and external partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced training environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, experience with Concur a plus
  • Experience coordinating travel, booking lodging, managing calendars, and processing expense reports.  #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.

 

Base Compensation: 29.00/hr - 32.00/hr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:   -   

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.


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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