Assistant HRBP/HR Generalist, Nuclear

Position Overview

The Assistant HR Business Partner/HR Generalist for Kiewit Nuclear Solutions will provide day-to-day HR support for Estimating and Engineering teams across the U.S. and Canada, serving as a primary contact for policies, employee questions, and manager guidance.

Partner with the HR Business Partner, HR Shared Services, and Centers of Excellence to execute core HR processes, support employee relations, and help deliver annual HR cycles (performance, compensation, and talent processes).

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS. Due to the nature of our business, we promote an in-office culture. Business travel will be required. 

Responsibilities

HR Support for Estimating & Engineering Departments

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Estimating and Engineering leaders and employees
• Support onboarding, transfers/role changes, and offboarding
• Partner with leaders on performance, attendance, conduct, and policy guidance; keep a pulse on engagement and emerging issues

Employee Relations & Manager Coaching

• Manage intake and documentation for routine employee relations matters; escalate complex issues as needed
• Coach managers on effective conversations, documentation, and policy application
• Partner with Shared Services/COEs and support investigations and corrective actions under HRBP guidance

Human Resources Day-to-Day Management

• Provide day-to-day HR support, including policy guidance and manager/employee coaching
• Coordinate with HR Shared Services to resolve transactions and keep HR systems and documentation current.
• Track and summarize people data to identify trends and share insights with leaders and the HR Business Partner.

Program Execution & Strategic Exposure

• Support HR projects, process improvements, and documentation/compliance activities.
• Help deliver annual HR cycles (performance, compensation, and talent processes), including communications and reporting
• Gain exposure to workforce planning and leadership/talent initiatives with guidance from senior HR partners

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience (employee relations, performance management, and HR operations)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable partnering with employees and leaders at all levels
• Ability to analyze data to support strategic business decisions
• Experience or interest in training and process improvements 
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail; proficient with HRIS and MS Office #LI-AK1