Employee Relations Specialist

4 weeks ago

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

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 103388

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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.

The Opportunity

As the Construction Employee Relation Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Support Black & Veatch construction projects, human resources, and field supervisors in a variety of areas, including resolving employee conflicts
  • Coach and counsel to resolve performance management issues
  • Resolve reported employment and work environment complaints
  • Facilitate the termination and reduction of force process
  • Provide ongoing interpretation of company policies in accordance with federal and state laws
  • Work under direction of the Director of Workplace Investigations and Compliance, to drive high-quality employee relations counsel and support and deliver positive employee relations-related training to aid in minimizing workplace conflicts
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
  • Assist Construction Field Leaders and HR in managing routine employee relations issues including performance issues, reductions in force, and complaints and investigations that resolve problems and reduce legal risks
  • Educate, train and guide managers and supervisors in practices that help ensure equitable treatment of professionals and in compliance with state and federal employment laws
  • Ability to deliver training around EEO compliance, progressive discipline and performance management aimed at building positive employee relations
  • Attend meetings and/or conferences/seminars to stay current on employee compliance and related laws; monitor trends and advise the business accordingly
  • Provide reporting as requested
  • Identify and assess improvement opportunities
  • Ability to travel, sometimes on short notice

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Extensive knowledge of U.S. federal, state and local employment laws and employee relations trends
  • Strong Human Relations skills (written, verbal, client service)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and confidence with all levels of employees
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, team building and process improvement skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct thorough investigations effectively and efficiently
  • Demonstrated experience working in the industrial construction industry
Minimum Qualifications
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • 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.
Certifications

aPHR, PHR, or SPHR

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal work environment with hybrid schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Salary Plan
ADM: Administrative/BusinessJob Grade
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here and here.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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