Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Northwest District at Kiewit Corporation in Vancouver, Washington

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 else. 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 sit in Kiewits Northwest District, located in Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR site. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

Human Resources Planning and Management
Drive the development of HR related strategies & ensure implementation and execution
Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices, trends & data points to drive enhancements
Review key business performance targets & their related talent implications with business leaders
Review and benchmark the internal & external environment to improve HR policies & initiatives
Serve as a project manager over various projects & initiatives as determined in annual planning cycle
Serve as a change agent by influencing key stakeholders in support of organizational effectiveness

Workforce Planning and Talent Management
Utilize tools & tracking methods to ensure workforce is right-sized for current & future needs
Development of succession plans & skills gap analysis, ensuring that they are consistently reviewed & that effective actions are in place
Ensure coaching, feedback & performance systems are in place to maximize workforce productivity
Lead implementation of programs to drive development, employee engagement & retention

Program Execution and Employee Support
Serve as advisor to District leadership teams by providing insights, consultation, & support
Act as a liaison with HR Shared Services to ensure the delivery of support to exceed internal client needs
Provide feedback to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes

Qualifications

This position requires an experienced HR expert who can strike a balance between systems thinking, HR program execution and process innovation.
8+ years' experience of progressive HR experience with working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
Bachelor's degree (Human Resources or Business Administration)
Ability to communicate & influence individuals and groups to gain buy-in & acceptance of new ideas & approaches
Proven ability to take initiative & build strong & productive personal relationships
Sound business acumen & analytical skills
Ability to travel overnight throughout the US & Canada up to 40% of the time
Ability to relocate for future career growth
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