Human Resources Business Partner

Position Overview

At Kiewit, our Human Resources Operations team has transformed our business, utilizing best-in-class strategies, turning them into real-world execution.  With 30,000 people, 7 complex markets, our HR generalists work closely with the front line – partnering with leaders to improve people programs in their organizations, while supporting employees at all levels.  We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner, with proven Human Resources experience turning best-in-class strategies into real world execution. We value HR Leaders who are willing to roll up their sleeves and jump in and enjoy working in a construction environment. In this role, you will support our Northern California district, and their business initiatives.  Under the direction of an HR Director, you will have the opportunity to make decisions and influence the business with great coaching to get you there. As we keep working hard, we have plenty of fun along the way and get to partake in building the legacy of Kiewit and projects across the globe.
 
Your primary responsibility will be to ensure HR execution and performance for your organization, a team of 230 Staff and 400 craft employees.  You’ll act as a liaison with HR Shared Services teams, to ensure the delivery of support to exceed internal client needs, while leading various projects and initiatives as determined in the annual planning cycle.  
 

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. 

Our Northern California District constructs highways, bridges, dams, water treatment plants, telecommunications, grading, infrastructure and transit work. They also operate precast concrete plants in California and Arizona. Most of our work occurs from Redding to Fresno, California and in northern Nevada. Our staff and craft have expertise in structural, civil, mechanical, foundations and precast work.

Location

This position is located in our district office in Fairfield CA.   This is not a remote work opportunity.  Relocation is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization with both transactional/tactical and strategic functions/actions.  
• Ability to extract and analyze data to inform leaders and drive business decisions that positively impact the workforce within the organization
• Monitor workforce productivity, retention and engagement for trends and changes that require intervention.  Develop and lead programs that maximize employee development, engagement and retention.
• Manage interim wage adjustments as needed – adjustments, title change, hourly to salary conversion, etc.  
• Support the development of HR related strategies and ensure implementation and execution
• Ensure coaching, feedback and performance systems are in place to maximize workforce productivity;  provide support and guidance on internal transfers and promotions
• Support the execution of performance improvement plans and provide consultation as necessary.  Lead succession planning processes & consult with managers on effective staff assignments and strategy.
• Development of succession plans and skills gap analysis, ensuring that they are consistently reviewed and that effective actions are in place

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in HR or business-related field.   
• Minimum of 5+ years in a role with similar responsibilities as outlined above in a position where you have executed systems thinking, program execution and process innovation.   Demonstrated ability to execute both tactical and strategic initiatives for an organization. 
• Experience in Construction or similar environment is required.  
• Ability to travel overnight throughout the US up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to communicate and influence individuals and groups to gain buy-in and acceptance of new ideas and approaches.  Proven ability to take initiative and build strong and productive personal relationships with Leaders and employees, displaying sound business acumen and knowledge in the HR field.  
• Strong analytical skills, utilizing data to inform and drive business decisions.  Experience using analytical software/dashboards, and advanced use of MS Office Suite.