Do you like teamwork and working in a fast-growing company? In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within the Human Resources field. You will cultivate your HR capabilities and business acumen while you provide valuable work to our business. This position requires a well-rounded, detailed-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
Through this role, you will have the opportunity to explore an area of the 1HR group which could include Employee Services, University Recruiting, Talent Development, Craft Services and more. You will also get exposure to our Center of Excellence (COE) Leaders, HR Business Partners, and HR Directors as you learn and grow with our team.
We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership, and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility you won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
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 position will be based in one of our hub locations, or at one of our many project locations across North America.
Responsibilities
Professionally and accurately responds to written and oral inquiries from employees and managers regarding HR questions, issues, problems. This will include telephone, chat, e-mail, and drop-in face-to-face interactions
Manages employee changes, special pays, employee updates, Tuition Reimbursement requests, and report requests
Plans and conducts new hire orientation (in-person and remote sessions)
Interfaces with Centers of Excellence partners to assist in the administration and support of employee issues and problems
Quickly and accurately resolves cases in a professional, sensitive, customer-focused manner in accordance with company policies and procedures
Escalates complex cases to achieve resolution
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality
Qualifications
1-3 years of Human Resources experience
Degree in Human Resources or related 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Construction and Civil Engineering
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