Industrial Relations Lead

Requisition ID: 286309 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Houston, TX 

 

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Job Summary:

Proven hands-on Industrial Relations (IR) experience in the United States. Interfaces with craft workforce, construction leadership, client and the general public. Represents the project in Industrial Relations activity including hire processing, investigations, employee reprimands, terminations, communications, training/coaching and data entry in Brass Ring, SAP, NCCER data base, and DOL RAPIDS. Ensures that IR activities conform to company and site policies/procedures. Responsible for producing various written project and IR communications. Your will contribute too positive workplace environment and ensure compliance with labor laws. 
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”  #LI-TH1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs duties under moderate supervision.
• Complies with Bechtel and IR department policies and practices.
• Develops communications to ensure craft employees are kept apprised of any changes that may impact them.
• Prepares and delivers training packages to construction leadership team, e.g. performance management etc.
• Supports and coaches field supervision on managing craft employee performance, ensuring fairness and consistency across the project.
• May assist in coordinating Bechtel Construction Services (BCS) service awards program.
• May assist in the project reduction in force process.
• Performs data entry into IR systems such as Craft Applicant and Requisition System.
• Supervise recruiting process to meet project goals
• Coordinate travel arrangements for BCS craft deployment
• Assists with the collection of information and data in support of IR specific task/activities.
• Coordinates development and deployment of site orientation and onboarding materials.
• May conduct company and/or project orientations.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as required. 

 

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Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of regulatory compliance related to Industrial Relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skill using the Microsoft Office suite of software, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s procedures and processes preferred.
• Cognizant of industrial r