Assistant HR Business Partner

Requisition ID: 183087

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations

Department: Human Resources

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Assistant HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in executing core HR processes and delivering consistent, high-quality HR support across the Industrial business. This role is designed as an execution-focused extension of the HR Business Partner, enabling scalable support for a growing workforce while maintaining strong employee experience and operational discipline.

You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and business leaders to support employee relations, data-driven decision making, and the successful delivery of annual HR processes. While primarily aligned to staff and corporate populations, this role will also support craft-related employee relations matters and coordinate with Labor Relations as needed, providing broader exposure across the workforce.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone looking to grow into a full HRBP role by building deep capability in HR execution, analytics, and leader support.

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.

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position is located in Lenexa, KS and requires full time in-office attendance. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

HR Partnership & Day-to-Day Support

• Serve as a primary HR contact for assigned business groups, providing guidance on policies, processes, and employee inquiries
• Support managers with routine performance management, attendance, and conduct conversations
• Maintain a regular pulse on employee engagement, trends, and emerging risks

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Manage intake and documentation for employee relations matters across both staff and craft populations, with an emphasis on consistency and compliance
• Conduct preliminary reviews and partner with HRBPs on more complex or sensitive issues
• Coordinate with Labor Relations on union-related concerns, contract interpretation, and escalations as appropriate
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and follow-through to resolution
• Ensure high-quality documentation aligned with company standards and legal requirements

HR Process Execution (Core Focus Area)

• Lead coordination and execution of annual HR cycles, including:
• Performance management
• Compensation and merit planning
• Talent and succession processes
• Ensure data accuracy, system updates, and timely completion of deliverables
• Partner with HRBPs to prepare materials, reporting, and leader inputs

People Data, Reporting & Insights

• Analyze HR data (turnover, performance, engagement, workforce trends)
• Prepare dashboards, summaries, and insights to support business decisions
• Identify trends and recommend actions to improve employee experience and retention

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Support onboarding and integration of new hires to ensure a strong employee experience
• Partner with recruiting and leaders to support staffing transitions and internal movement
• Help drive consistency in employee experience across the district, including coordination with project-based teams when needed

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure timely and accurate HR transactions
• Maintain documentation, audit readiness, and compliance standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Support HR projects and cross-functional initiatives

Role Scope & Exposure

• Primarily office-based, supporting staff and district-level HR needs
• Provides supplemental support on craft employee relations matters, without direct ownership of field HR operations
• Partners with Labor Relations and HRBPs to ensure consistent handling of union and policy-related issues
• Limited travel as needed for business support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience (generalist, employee relations, or HR operations)
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data to drive insights
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with leaders at multiple levels

Preferred

• Experience in engineering, construction, or project-based organizations
• Exposure to employee relations in union or craft-supported environments
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting tools #LI-AK1

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.