HR Partner

 

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 : 112613 

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 ideal candidate will be based out of the Black and Veatch headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.

The Opportunity

As the HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to:

 

• Develop and Execute Human Resources (HR) Strategies to support leadership in achievement of business objectives
• Provide executive level HR consultation
• Consult and execute on various HR cyclical activities (Pay Planning, Succession Planning, Performance Review, etc)
• Coordinate with COEs and other specialist to execute strategy within assigned client base
• Work collaboratively across parts of BV leadership within the business and HR

The Team

As an HR Partner at BV, 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership consultation and support for assigned client base. This may include areas such as:

 

• Workforce planning
• Staffing consultation
• Training, development, and skill enhancement
• Succession planning
• Organization design
• Performance management
• Culture assessment and development
• Employee relations & coaching
• Compensation administration
• Identifies, plans, executes critical HR goals
• Identify critical HR goals and factors for success; is responsible for executing related actions
• Cultivate a partnering relationship with top line leaders
• Consult and provide insights to leaders
• Be a change agent for implementing new HR programs, processes and/or initiatives
• Advise management on HR Policies, programs, and procedures
• Act as liaison between division and HR functional areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field; Human Resources preferred; Master’s degree preferred
• Extensive knowledge of domestic employment law and compliance issues (local, state and federal, such as Fair Labor Standards Act, Wage & Hour)
• Ability to flex style to engage effectively with global workforce.
• Strong knowledge of HR programs, policies and procedures understanding of Human Resource Information System(s) Excellent problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve) Ability to manage several projects of functional areas concurrently
• Strong human relations skills (written, verbal, client service)
• Strong conceptual planning ability
• Business acumen and ability to understand business metrics and financials
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft, including PowrPoint and Excel

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive HR experience in one or more functional areas
• 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 a