Strategic HR Manager — People & Engagement Lead

Kiewit Luminarium; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Kiewit Luminarium in Omaha seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager who will lead the employee lifecycle, policy development, and engagement initiatives onsite. This role requires partnering with leadership to guide employee relations and performance processes while owning HR programs from strategy to execution.

This hands-on, onsite position offers autonomy, a broad scope across benefits, compensation, recruitment, and compliance, and a meaningful impact on people and culture.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations, policy, HRIS technology, and employment practices.
• English proficiency required; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace policies to attract, grow, and retain talent across full-time, part-time, and volunteers.
• Administer employee benefits programs from enrollment to open enrollment and questions.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and HR vendors for plans, renewals, and audits.
• Ensure HR compliance by monitoring legal changes and maintaining records.
• Manage employee relations, conduct investigations, and safeguard confidentiality.
• Oversee compensation records, benchmarking, reviews, and internal equity.
• Administer performance review program for effectiveness and equity.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll and benefits changes.
• Be data-driven about engagement and performance; educate others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Lifelong learning

Integrity

Coaching

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR)

Job description

Kiewit Luminarium in Omaha seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager who will lead the employee lifecycle, policy development, and engagement initiatives onsite. This role requires partnering with leadership to guide employee relations and performance processes while owning HR programs from strategy to execution.

This hands-on, onsite position offers autonomy, a broad scope across benefits, compensation, recruitment, and compliance, and a meaningful impact on people and culture.