Industrial Relations Representative

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

5d • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of craft professionals and superintendents, providing coaching and guidance on employee relations, benefits, policy interpretation, and workplace expectations. A major focus of the role will be conducting investigations — including interviewing witnesses, reviewing procedures and regulations, developing timelines, and compiling complete case files for final review. Your work will support strong supervisor-employee relationships while ensuring fair, consistent outcomes and compliance with labor standards. #LI-TH1

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with +2yrs of relevant experience, or 5-6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of Employee Relations functions on field projects or in an office environment.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of IR, including project experience in an administrative or employee relation role for IR.
• Ability to independently anticipate problems, in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skill using the Microsoft Office suite of software, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and administers Bechtel and IR department policies and procedures.
• Assist in compiling and preparing documentation on investigation reports and action plans
• Participation in investigations and tracking of open cases as they are evaluated, categorize and appropriately actioned.
• Tracking to closeout of corrective actions.
• Assists in delivering training packages to construction leadership team e.g. investigations and dispute resolution etc.
• Supports and coaches field supervision on managing performance of Craft Professionals, ensuring fairness and consistency across the project.
• Assist in the project reduction in force process. Assist with both Employee Dispute Resolution (EDR) and Ethics Teams in complex employee relations investigations.
• Collects, assembles and analyzes data for IR reports and compares to the company requirements.
• Assist in the Welcoming of new hires to Job Site.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond!
• Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
• Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
• Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees