Field HR Specialist

Requisition ID: 181111

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Human Resources

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Field Operations HR Specialist to join our dynamic project team. In this pivotal on-site role, you’ll act as the primary HR contact for both craft and staff employees, collaborating closely with construction and engineering teams. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day human resources activities on the job site, delivering high-impact generalist support while drawing on the expertise of our Centers of Excellence (COEs). This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of a fast-paced project environment while making a tangible impact on the employee experience.

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.

TIC is proud to serve as an EPC contractor on various Entergy projects. In this role, you will contribute to these projects and join a team committed to delivering innovative power solutions that will benefit communities for generations. With multiple projects underway, you can expect stability and continuous opportunities for growth.

Location

Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all! Expected locations for upcoming projects may include: Rayville, LA; New Orleans, LA and near Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact onsite for employees and managers regarding HR questions, issues, and problems (phone, chat, e-mail, face-to-face interactions).
• Manage various HR functions including employee changes, special pays, leave requests, separations, and miscellaneous reporting requests.
• Manage craft employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management and evaluations, transfers, promotions, training and offboarding
• Mitigate people risk to projects by addressing performance issues, investigations, complaints, coaching, and front-line supervisor training.
• Partner with operations to determine training needs, coordinate training across the project with multiple groups, and maintain a project-wide training calendar.
• Support district and project leadership during crisis situations, including workplace injuries or fatalities.
• Promote employee wellness and well‑being initiatives, including EAP, benefits resources, Under the Hat, and related programs.
• Manage onsite HR compliance, including project‑specific requirements and labor relations considerations.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning efforts, including peak hiring periods, reductions in force, and organizational management.
• Participate in and contribute to cross‑functional meetings, including 1HR meetings, Field HR Training Calls, Craft Services quarterly updates, and Project Recruiting Calls.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3 years of related project HR experience required
• Experience working on a construction site preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• 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
• 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
• Willing and able to work onsite at project locations
  
  
  

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.