HR Specialist

Kiewit•Centennial, CO

15d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist serves as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers of the Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering team. The role independently handles routine employee and manager requests, helps employees navigate HR resources, connects individuals with appropriate support teams, coordinates HR programs and follow-up activities, and escalates complex or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team. The Specialist partners with front-line employees, supervisors, and functional teams to explain HR policies and practices clearly and practically. The position reports directly to the HRBP and offers exposure to Human Resources and development opportunities for people interested in an HR or organizational support career. This is a full-time, in-office position in Lone Tree, Colorado, with travel of up to 10% between the United States and Canada. The role supports HR operations and employee requests, workforce movements and immigration processes, intern programming, and onboarding. Work may need to be completed during overtime and weekends as required. The base compensation range is $75,000–$90,000, subject to variation based on factors such as education, experience, skill set, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in HR, recruiting, administration, customer service, operations, or a related field.
Strong organizational, communication, confidentiality, and customer service skills.
Strong follow-up skills, sound judgment, and clear written and verbal communication.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and build productive relationships with employees and leaders.
Ability to manage confidential information, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to clearly explain HR policies, practices, and information to employees and leaders.
Ability to travel up to 10% and support locations throughout the U.S. and Canada as needed.
Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within given deadlines; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, answering routine questions and providing guidance on HR programs, including the Professional Engineer (PE/PEng) incentive program.
Assess HR requests and connect employees and managers with appropriate resources, including Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and internal engineering groups.
Provide administrative and operational HR support while independently managing assigned workstreams and follow-up activities.
Support stay, focus, and exit interviews by coordinating logistics, preparing materials, identifying themes, and summarizing feedback.
Support employee engagement, retention, and rotation initiatives.
Gather information and prepare clear summaries or recommendations for HR Business Partners.
Coordinate HR requests, approvals, service tickets, and follow-up activities, escalating when needed.
Identify recurring questions and opportunities to improve self-service resources and HR processes.
Support AI- and technology-enabled process improvements, including testing solutions and assisting with employee and manager adoption.
Support internal transfers and workforce movements, including data entry, employee communication, and approvals.
Support immigration and sponsorship processes by collecting required information and submitting it through appropriate channels.
Assist with relocations, assignments, accommodations, and mobility initiatives.
Partner with the intern committee to plan events and support 60+ Lone Tree interns each summer, as well as interns in other locations.
Coordinate and present bi-weekly onboarding sessions.
Collect onboarding information, including assigned peers and managers, and partner with the Employee Experience team.
Support assigned peer initiatives and employee integration programs.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate professionally; follow instructions and policies; and perform work safely and effectively.
Work overtime and weekends as required.