Human Resources (HR) Specialist

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Human Resources (HR) Specialist who will work on our data center project site in Cedar Rapids, IA. The HR Specialist will play an important role supporting the HR functions of the employee life cycle on the project site including fostering of company culture, creating a seamless onboarding experience for new hires, facilitating internal mobility, and identifying opportunities for employee engagement initiatives. This role will ensure business unit programming is implemented on the assigned project site and collaborate with HR and project site leadership to support day-to-day HR needs on the project site. This role will be located on the data center construction project site in Cedar Rapids, IA. Remote work is not available. Periodic travel to Des Moines, IA will be required for training and team collaboration purposes. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in HR is required
Experience in construction or a related industry is a plus
Business-related degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Must be able to work onsite at a data center construction project site in Cedar Rapids, IA
Willingness to travel periodically to Des Moines, IA for training and team collaboration

Nice To Haves

HR focused emphasis on degree is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices is preferred
Extremely organized and a skill multi-tasker
Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized
High level of professionalism and tact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
High level of confidentiality
Continuous improvement mindset with the desire to provide high quality work in a timely manner
Bilingual (fluent) in English and Spanish is a plus
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Responsibilities

Foster a positive work environment by planning and implementing employee engagement initiatives such as team-building events, recognition programs, wellness challenges, and feedback forums
Exhibit and promote consistent communication of company values to build a trusting work environment and align site teams with organizational goals and priorities
Coordinate new hire onboarding for salaried employees and interns including desk setup, training needs, new hire gifts and overall experience
Partner with hiring managers, HR team members, and other stakeholders to create onboarding schedules for new employees
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on companywide programming and processes; advocate, share applicable resources, and ensure effective implementation at business unit level while tracking progress
Facilitate the offboarding process
Maintain accurate personnel records, systems, HRIS data, and ensure updates are communicated promptly
Respond to unemployment claims, complete E-Verify processes, and assist with internal HR-driven audits
Facilitate employee relocations by collaborating with HR, project teams, traveling employees, and the company relocation vendor in a timely manner and creating/issuing transfer memos to ensure a seamless transition
Stay informed on applicable employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, market competitiveness, and efficiency of processes, policies, and integration between HR and Operations