Senior HR Generalist

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Senior HR Generalist in Houston, TX, to drive the implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with company strategies. This role involves providing support to corporate functions and managing employee relations issues while fostering a people-first culture. Join us to contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional solutions globally.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Human Resources.
• Experience with HR policies and regulations.
• Familiarity with staffing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service support to various corporate functions.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focused Attitude

Solution-oriented Skills

Professional Communication

Attention to Detail

Leadership

IT Skills

Tools

Workday HRIS

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Title:
Senior HR Generalist

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. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

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.

KBR is currently seeking seasoned HR Generalist to drive development, implementation and administration of human resources programs, policies, processes and procedures designed to attract, retain and reward employees globally in alignment with overall business strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality customer service in support of KBR Corporate Functions across Legal, People Team, HSSE, and Marketing/Communications.
• Implement and administer employment policies to support strategic Company and Program Management objectives.
• Ensure compliance and maintenance of the organization's standards, requirements, and procedures for human resources activities.
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures, staying current with employment law compliance and concerns.
• Administer HRIS functions, including documentation and workflows, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices.
• Maintain records related to engagement and pay matters for internal audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in setting employee performance expectations and corrective actions, collaborating with Senior HR and staff management teams.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues, including dispute resolutions, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Direct resources and prioritize tasks.
• Develop and execute HR initiatives that align with company objectives.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure HR strategies support overall business goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years' experience in Human Resources and/or related professional discipline
• Experience in HR policies and procedures, with an understanding of HR best practices, current regulations and compliance.
• Familiarity with Workday HRIS platform
• Additional experience in staffing processes and tools for relevancy.
• Working knowledge and familiarity of hiring processes, including resource management, documentation and regulations/compliance requirements.

Key Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and executive presence - possess the ability to build rapport quickly with HR team members and key cross-functional stakeholders within and across the business.
• Customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Solution-oriented skills and judgment, mature and professional communication skills, both verbal and written. Proactive and self-motivated approach with an attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Additional desired skills of solution-oriented skills and judgment, mature and professional communication skills, both verbal and written. Proactive and self-motivated approach with an attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure when required.
• Willingness to lead work teams across the organization.
• Fluent and applicable IT skills- including MS Office suites, HR Information Systems and HR Management tools such as Workday, SharePoint.

Location: Local to the Houston, TX KBR office location (preferred)

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

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.