Site HR Specialist: Onsite People & Programs Lead

Kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Energy Canada District is seeking a Site Human Resources Specialist to bring HR expertise directly to the jobsite. You will be the first point of contact for employees and supervisors, handling day-to-day HR needs and partnering with the centralized HR team for specialized support.

This full-time role offers field exposure, leadership collaboration, and opportunities to grow within one of North America’s top construction companies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience, ideally in field-based or high-volume environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Sharp communicator and influencer with ability to build trust quickly.
• Analytical thinker capable of turning data into action.
• Resilient, resourceful, and adaptable to fast-paced on-site needs.
• Familiar with HRIS tools and handling confidential information.
• Flexibility for varying schedules including nights, weekends, and multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of HR onsite for the project.
• Provide onboarding, payroll, benefits, and policy guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Partner with Employee Relations or Labor Relations on site concerns.
• Support leadership during investigations, injuries, emergencies, and other critical situations.
• Drive HR program execution in the field, including onboarding and full-cycle HR processes.
• Monitor engagement, retention, and productivity; escalate trends as needed.
• Deliver training and development opportunities for project employees.
• Act as liaison with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence to ensure service delivery.
• Educate project leaders on HR programs, wage reviews, bonuses, talent planning, succession, and recognition programs.
• Provide site-level feedback to HR leadership and participate in HR team touchpoints.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labor relations processes, and site-specific requirements.
• Utilize HR data, dashboards, and reports to guide decisions and protect confidentiality.

Skills

HR experience

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Servant-leader mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiewit Energy Canada District is seeking a Site Human Resources Specialist to bring HR expertise directly to the jobsite. You will be the first point of contact for employees and supervisors, handling day-to-day HR needs and partnering with the centralized HR team for specialized support.

This full-time role offers field exposure, leadership collaboration, and opportunities to grow within one of North America’s top construction companies.