Bechtel-posted 3 months ago
Entry Level
Lake Charles, LA
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

The Employment Relations Specialist (ER Specialist) serves as the lead administrator and supervisor of all craft professional onboarding activities, ensuring a seamless, compliant, and efficient transition for new hires from the point of offer acceptance through their first day in the field. This role is critical to maintaining accurate workforce data and achieving hiring targets. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River, with five identical process plants and associated utilities.

  • Performs research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices.
  • Prepares staffing forecasts.
  • Maintains associated reference lists and files.
  • Oversees the distribution, collection, and verification of all new hire documentation, ensuring legal and company compliance standards are met.
  • Processes and controls all mandatory verification steps, including I-9 and E-Verify submissions for all incoming craft professionals.
  • Reviews and manages administrative aspects related to new hire pay and allowances, including the review and approval of per diem documentation based on established project policies.
  • Works directly with the recruitment team to schedule onboarding sessions and manage the flow of new hires into the system.
  • Coordinates the movement and transfer of new hires from the Recruitment Center to the Orientation team, ensuring all necessary documentation is transferred.
  • Issues the final New Hire Field Release only after all required compliance, background, drug testing, and administrative steps are successfully completed.
  • Maintains strict control and accurate input of all new hire data into relevant Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
  • Proven experience in an administrative, HR, or personnel processing role, preferably within the construction or industrial sector.
  • Expert Data Input and Control skills with a meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong Scheduling and Coordinating abilities, capable of managing complex intake volumes and adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, necessary for interacting with recruiters, new hires, and project leadership.
  • Proficiency in General Computer Skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and experience with HRIS or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
  • Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
  • Programs to enhance our culture.
  • Time to recharge.
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