Field HR Specialist

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 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. Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, completing projects of all sizes and complexity. Across North America, our experience spans all transmission and distribution market aspects from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution design, automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas markets.  

Location

The position will be based in Grants Pass, OR and requires daily onsite attendance in a construction site environment.This project is based in Southern Oregon and Northern California, with field offices in Grants Pass and Medford, OR, and Fort Jones, CA.  Occasional travel to the other field offices will be required. 

Responsibilities

· Serve as a point of contact onsite for employees and managers regarding HR questions, issues, and problems (phone, chat, e-mail, face-to-face interactions).

· Ensure onboarding process for staff is being executed per project guidelines and work effectively with various departments to ensure onboarding is consistent across the program

· Manage various HR functions including employee changes, special pays, leave requests, separations, and miscellaneous reporting requests.

· 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, and Project Recruiting Calls.

Qualifications

· Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

· Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, Shared Service / Center of Excellence office environment

· Must be a self-starter and highly motivated with the desire to do what it takes to get the job done

· Prior experience working in an HR related role is a plus

· 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