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Human Resources Director, Construction

4 months ago


Overland Park, Kansas, United States Black & Veatch Family of Companies Full time
Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work and winner of the Newsweek's 2023 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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The Opportunity

The Human Resources Director, Construction will have the opportuntiy to be responsible for the development and execution of human resource (HR) plans to support leadership in the achievement of Black & Veatch Construction business objectives. This position is a member of the Black & Veatch Construction Leadership Team and will lead all HR related activities including the development and execution of talent strategies. They will partner with the COE's as needed for the implementation of HR programs.

This role is a hybrid position, requiring at least 3 days onsite and will be located in Kansas City.

The Team

As part of BV Business Enablement, you will be part of the critical and forward-thinking group that enables our people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible by providing creative solutions. Functions in this group include CIO/Global Information Technology, Diode, ESH&S, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Actively participates in the development and execution of talent strategies.
  • Acts as coach to leaders to foster high-performing teams and positive morale across the business.
  • Cultivates a partnering relationship with management and professionals, while maintaining an HR perspective. Establishes open and trusting relationships. Engages productively and proactively in business discussions.
  • Performs role as change agent for implementing new HR programs and/or processes. Develops and executes communication plans.
  • Advises management and professionals on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs and procedures. Seeks to ensure compliance and understanding of HR policies.
  • Analyzes and provides advice to management on methods and approaches to resolve employee work problems.
  • Assures HR programs are carried out in accordance with company's policies and procedures. May propose improvement to the COE's regarding policies, programs and procedures to improve effectiveness of human resources and operations.
  • Acts as liaison between Construction and corporate functional areas. Partners with HR specialists on HR processes such merit, bonus, goal setting, performance evaluation, supervisory training, succession planning, and performance improvement/discipline.
  • May provide guidance and direction to HR specialists to ensure understanding of group's structure, industry, market, policies, etc.
  • Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 8+ years progressive HR experience in one or more functional areas.
  • Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Black & Veatch Management Consulting (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • HR Certification
  • Direct Hire Construction support experience
  • Broad basic knowledge of all functional areas in HR.
  • Strong understanding of HR programs, policies and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of employment law.
  • Good understanding of construction industry, market, technology, business model and metrics.
  • Good understanding of construction business operations.
  • Strong prioritization skills, situational adaptability and ability to manage ambiguity.
  • Basic financial acumen to understand key financial indicators and recognize profitability and revenue opportunities.
  • Global perspective of common business practices and impact on business.
  • Strong human relations skills, including ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Good leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve.)
  • Excellent conflict management and human relations (written, verbal, client service) skills.
  • Basic understanding of Human Resource Information Systems.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Strong management and supervisory skills
Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Salary Plan
ADM: Administrative/BusinessJob Grade
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