HR Business Partner
Why join us?
This position is based out of our office in Houston, TX. and reports to the Kent Director, Human Resources. It is responsible for providing day-to-day human resources support and counsel in the areas of compensation, training, employee relations, employment documentation, policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Apply in-depth understanding and guidance on the application of various employment laws as they relate to HR including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other Federal, State, and Local legislation/regulations to support the client base of management and employees.
- Research, evaluate, and maintain company policies and practices recommending changes as necessary.
- Responsible for delivering a first-class HR service to the business. This includes:
- An agile and highly responsive service including effective onboarding and offboarding.
- Support Performance Management across the business in line with policy and appropriate to the business model.
- Delivery of effective Employee Relations.
- Delivery of HR data / metrics and reporting.
- Drive Company Culture, Values and Behaviors in the Business.
- Work closely and collaboratively within the wider company HR community to leverage knowledge and resources that meets the company’s HR goals and Kent goals overall.
- Coach, develop and challenge the client groups and line managers on all HR related activities ensuring legal and corporate compliance.
- Maintain effective communication channels with HR support teams and project teams across the business.
- Prepare for, conduct, and resolve employee relations claims, grievances, and Disciplinary Action investigations.
- Participate as a key contributor in company employee and labor relations items and training as well as prepare and maintain employee relations claim reports.
- Support key HR initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, training and development, annual surveys, and key employee communications.
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation of employees.
- Support Compensation with the salary review and merit process in accordance with corporate policies and structures.
- Utilizing HR best practice and policies to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate policies, directives, and guidelines.
- Using the company HRIS, be accountable for delivering regular reporting and updates as well as reports for effective review planning - probation, salary, appraisal, expiry dates etc.
What will you contribute?
- BA or BS degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of progressive and relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
- Strong presentation skills.
- Must be detailed-oriented with a high degree of accuracy while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- The ideal candidate should have experience in the Engineering and/or Construction industry.
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin/ Kent:
At Kent/ SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits:
- Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
- Competitive salary
- Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure, and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com.
