Project HR Advisor

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site orientation for all new craft employees, ensuring hiring and onboarding paperwork is completed promptly and accurately.
• Acts as the voice and face of HR on designated projects, escalating issues to District HR as needed and ensuring timely, accurate communication.
• Leads, advises, and administers HR programs, policies, practices, and compliance.
• Guides and coaches supervisors on employee relations issues, compensation, recruitment, performance improvement, workforce planning, and training programs.
• Assists with local market research, analysis, and recommendations as needed.
• Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with stakeholders within the district.
• Guides and coaches supervisors through progressive disciplinary processes for skilled craft personnel.
• Partners with HSE on the administration and implementation of drug and alcohol programs.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Partners with departments across the project and district (Accounting, HSE, Payroll, Operations, Recruiting, etc.) to ensure project success.
• Acts as first point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding employee relations issues and investigations.
• Assists the District HRPD Manager with critical investigations, including fact gathering.
• Provides data analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Delivers project-level training programs and assists with training needs analysis and planning.
• Coaches managers through employee relations issues.
• Identifies and manages risks and opportunities within HRPD processes and programs.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary diploma or degree in human resources or a related discipline preferred. 
• Completion of HR designation preferred.  
• 5 years of progressive human resources experience preferred. 
• 3 years of industrial construction experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to tactfully and diplomatically deal with people and act with discretion when handling confidential information.  
• Ability to research, analyze information and data, and make recommendations.  
• Strong business acumen, with an understanding of industry practices and new developments.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment in a highly matrixed organization.  
• Team player attitude with the ability to also set clear boundaries as required for the position.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and present ideas and content that influence a favorable outcome.  
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships - both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.  
• Able to coach managers through employee relations issues.
• Seen as a trusted advisor with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and present ideas and content that influence a favorable outcome.
• Strong organizational skills, high level of detail orientation, and ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Must be able and willing to work full-time on assigned project site, which includes complying with project work hours and project-specific requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements to ensure compliance with federal employment eligiblity regulations.