Field HR Specialist, Employee Relations 1

Kiewit; Abilene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an HR Field Specialist, Employee Relations for a mega-project based on a jobsite in Abilene, Texas. The role collaborates with safety, security, and business teams to meet HR needs and improve workforce experience across the project.

The position offers growth, training, and a comprehensive benefits package; travel to other project sites may occur. Requirements include 1-3 years HR experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Ability to train others and work with off-site manager.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Employee Relations on the project.
• Complete EEO Officer training.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Poster requirements.
• Coordinate Mother's Rooms with operations.
• Oversee and manage Leave Processes for Staff and Craft.
• Develop EEO training for staff and supervisors.
• Lead HR investigations and resolutions.
• Support HR duties including onboarding, relocation, and reporting.
• Deliver high-quality stakeholder experience through collaboration.

Skills

HR Experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Smartsheet

Outlook

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Field HR Specialist, Employee Relations 1

Location: Point Pleasant, WV, US

Requisition ID:181818

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Human Resources

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The HR Specialist for Employee Relations role will be located on a jobsite in Abilene, TX. The position may transition in the future to other Kiewit projects. This individual will also work closely with our safety, security, and business teams and have a passion for service in meeting the HR needs of this mega-project.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals - they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.

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.

Location

This position is based out of Abilene, TX. Upon completion of this project, future opportunities may require travel/relocation to new project sites.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all Employee Relations activities on the project.
• Successfully complete EEO Officer training
• Ensure compliance with all Employment Poster requirements including working with Poster Guard to order and maintain current posters.
• Working closely with operations to ensure workplace has designated and functioning Mother's Rooms.
• Oversee and manage the project Leave Processes for all Staff and Craft employees.
• Develop and conduct EEO training for all staff and craft supervisors.
• Oversee and ensure HR Compliance.
• Lead HR efforts responding to EEO, workplace, and hotline reports including investigations, documentation, recommendations, and resolution.
• Lead HR efforts regarding Accommodations.
• Work as member of HR Team performing HR duties not specifically listed but required to provide world-class HR services to project team. These may include craft onboarding and separation, intern program, org chart administration and management, reporting, talent acquisition, craft services, compensation, relocation, and other duties as assigned.
• Deliver a first-class experience to all stakeholders and control partners through effective collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Human Resources experience
• Degree in Human Resources or related preferred
• Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish).
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Work, Excel, Smartsheet, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment assisting others with their duties as needed.
• Actively works to train others to perform the job duties of this position allowing the cross training of HR team members.
• Ability to work self-directed with an off-site manager
• Ability to travel and work from different locations effectively and efficiently.
• Impeccable judgment and discretion.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills allowing for managers and team members to be informed of workload and ongoing activities ensuring that there are "no surprises" for other team members.
• Experienced working on a team that excels operationally and are laser focused on key stakeholder experience - employees, managers, partners.
• Coaches for success; encourages employee development and mobility.
• Actively challenges the status quo and acts as a catalyst for change by decisively adopting innovative ways of working, driving continuous improvement.
• Identifies and understands business trends to improve culture and mitigate risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Disciplined and drives for results; actively applies feedback from key stakeholders.
• Strong consulting/problem resolution experience with demonstrated ability to influence all employee levels from front line to senior leaders.
• Demonstrates expected risk/controls behaviors by holding self and others accountable to operate within established standards and procedures

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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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