People Operations Specialist

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a People Operations Specialist to provide operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The role focuses on processing HR transactions, maintaining data, and ensuring accurate records while collaborating with HRBP, Payroll, and other partners.

The position requires working in the office 4 days a week at the KBR Tower in Houston, TX, with a customer-service mindset and strong communication skills to support a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 0–3 years HR operations or related administrative experience (or 8–15+ years if no degree).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process HR transactions and maintain employee data.
• Support employee lifecycle from hire to exit.
• Respond to employee and leader inquiries.
• Prepare HR records and reports.
• Collaborate with HR partners and payroll.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Operations Specialist

KBR has a strong 100-plus-year legacy of delivering world‑leading solutions to customers around the globe in high‑complexity industrial, energy and infrastructure markets and we strive to inspire our people by offering fulfilling careers.

We are looking for People Operations Specialist to provide operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring the efficient delivery of People services and a positive employee experience.

The People Operations Specialist will be responsible for processing HR transactions, maintaining employee data, and workforce administration activities, assist with compliance requirements, and respond to employee and leader inquiries.

This role will work collaboratively with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Centers of Excellence, and other stakeholders to support business and employee needs.

This role will be in office 4 days a week at the KBR Tower on Jefferson Street in Houston

Responsibilities

• Support employee lifecycle processes from hire to exit, including employee changes, leave‑related transactions, and terminations
• Process and maintain employee data within Workday and other HR systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity
• Prepare, maintain, and manage HR records, documentation, and correspondence in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements
• Serve as a point of contact for routine employee and leader inquiries, providing timely support and escalating more complex matters when appropriate
• Generate standard and ad hoc HR reports and support data validation, auditing, and reporting activities
• Coordinate responses to employment‑related documentation requests, including subpoenas, employment verifications, and records inquiries, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and company requirements
• Assist with People programs, projects, and process improvement initiatives to support operational effectiveness and service delivery
• Support employee engagement and inclusion initiatives that contribute to a positive workplace culture and employee experience
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate with People Team colleagues and cross‑functional stakeholders to achieve business objectives
• Partner with Payroll and other internal stakeholders to support employee transactions and ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee data, organizational changes, and personnel actions
• Leverage HR systems and workforce data to support process improvements, maintain data integrity, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
• Human Resources, People Operations, shared services, or related administrative experience 0 – 3 years of experience Or in lieu of formal education 8 -15 + years of experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer‑service mindset
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining confidential information
• Ability to analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop effective solutions while balancing employee, business, and compliance considerations
• Microsoft Office applications and other business systems
• Proven ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with others, and adapt to changing business needs

Preferred

• Proficient with HR systems and employee data management
• preferred & Workday experience is a plus

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.

That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.

Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.