Job Description

Field HR Specialist

We're seeking a Field Operations HR Specialist to join our dynamic project team. In this pivotal on-site role, you'll act as the primary HR contact for both craft and staff employees, collaborating closely with construction and engineering teams. You'll take ownership of day-to-day human resources activities on the job site, delivering high-impact generalist support while drawing on the expertise of our Centers of Excellence (COEs). This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of a fast-paced project environment while making a tangible impact on the employee experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Know our employees Educate and influence project leadership throughout various HR cycles Wage, Bonus, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Stock
• Conduit between projects and 1HR provide feedback to COEs from the districts and help execute people needs
• Mitigate people risk to projects address performance issues, investigations, complaints, coaching, front line training, high touch to prevent people risk
• Engage with employees on projects execute training, gather feedback, share updates on districts behalf, understand the needs of the employees to drive retention
• Crisis Management Support leadership through workplace injuries/fatalities
• Promote wellness programs EAP, Benefits, Under the Hat, etc.
• Manage Craft employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management and evaluations, transfers, promotions, training and offboarding
• Onsite compliance management, including 16 steps, project specific requirements and labor relations
• Workforce planning, including peak hiring, staff shedding and org management.
• Participate in various 1HR meetings, Field HR Training Calls, Craft Services quarterly updates, and Project Recruiting Calls

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or related preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Knowledge of various areas of human resources including benefits, employment, pay-related practices/process, and compensation
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, Shared Service / Center of Excellence office environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with HRIS systems a plus
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and individuals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include; Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance

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.

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