Field HR Specialist at Kiewit

Field HR Specialist

Location: Homer City, PA, US Pittsburgh, PA, US Requisition ID: 181247 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District Department: Human Resources Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview: The Field Operations HR Manager is responsible for delivering HR functions and actions aligning with business objectives at large construction project field locations. This role will work as the manager of the on-site field HR team, delivering human resource-related support for the Project team, as well as acting as an employee champion, and change agent. The HR Manager is crucial in executing and improving the "Field HR" delivery model, used throughout the entire Kiewit organization. A successful person in this role maintains an effective level of business literacy about the projects schedule of completion, key performance indices, current objectives, culture and competition.

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 Field HR Operations role will be based on a project site in Homer City, PA. Upon project completion, there is potential for travel/relocation for future needs within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR questions, issues, and problems (phone, chat, e-mail, face-to-face interactions).
• Manages various HR functions including employee changes, special pays, leave requests, separations, and miscellaneous reporting requests.
• Plans and conducts new hire and transfer orientation and onboarding.
• Quickly and accurately resolves issues in a professional, sensitive, customer-focused manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage completion of all new hire and transfer paperwork, I-9 documentation, and required paperwork for the project. Ensures documentation is submitted and maintained through the appropriate channels.
• Address and resolve employee concerns and conflicts, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee performance management process for employees on the project including evaluations, feedback, and development plans.
• Manage staffing plans throughout project phases to ensure the job is adequately staffed with qualified personnel.
• Work closely with jobsite supervision on processing separations for exiting employees.
• Partner with operations to determine training needs, coordinate training across the project with multiple groups, and maintain a project-wide training calendar, providing visibility to leadership of status.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines. Construction industry experience preferred. Strong technical skills in Excel, exposure to Visio and data tracking dashboards HRIS systems experience, SAP preferred. Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, and/or HR Generalist preferred. Experienced HR professional who can strike a balance between systems thinking, HR program execution and process innovation. Proven ability to take initiative and build strong and productive personal relationships. Sound business acumen, strong analytical skills, and high attention to detail. Ability to relocate for future growth opportunities in HR preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

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.