Sr Human Resources Associate, Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 105359

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Why Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

This role on our Human Resources (HR) Support Center is responsible for supporting employees, contingent labor, retirees, and potential employees through the employment life cycle. Members of this team serve as the first point of contact regarding program administration needs across a variety of business lines and global geographical regions. This role will utilize HCM tools and vendor platforms to perform functions related to employee records maintenance, benefit enrollment administration, pre-employment screening reviews, the processing of employment verifications, and other functions as required.

Key Responsibilities

+ Supports current, past and future labor force as it relates to HR services, company processes, policies, and benefits utilizing our case management and telephony tools.

+ Serve as a front-line agent for all HR inquiries, providing appropriate routing to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) where needed.

+ Commits to data security and maintaining and protecting employee information including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI)

+ Updates employee records in PeopleSoft HCM tool.

+ Leverage process documentation and maintain updates as needed.

+ Escalates system usage issues to HR Systems team and partners to determine solution.

+ Cross-trains co-workers on shared duties.

+ Interacts with internal clients by phone, email, in-person.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Understanding of company provided benefits plans, policies, procedures and guidelines.

+ Problem solving and analytical skills (Identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)

+ Previous experience/training on HR Systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.

+ Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office products; including Excel for reporting and analysis

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

+ Ability to communicate effectively. Writes and communicates clearly and concisely

+ Ability to demonstrate sound documentation skills

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality

+ Superior Customer service skills

+ 1-2 years of Human Resources Experience or equivalent training preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following:

• criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

002

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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