Principal HR Generalist

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! - At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. Program Summary The Principal HR Generalist will act as a strategic partner to the Readiness and Sustainment Business Development and Supply Chain organizations. This role will provide expert guidance in the full life cycle of HR Administration with best practices while facilitating a positive relationship with personnel and senior management. Work Location – hybrid schedule; strong preference for candidate to be near KBR Corporate office in Houston, TX Job Summary The Principal HR Generalist position will play a critical role in supporting the Business Development team during bid and proposal activities. The role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional with broad generalist experience and a strong understanding of functional and business operations. Additionally, the qualified candidate is/has: Experience supporting and partnering with senior leadership of functional organizations. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate with clarity and confidence across all organizational levels. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior leadership. The ability to quickly build rapport with HR team members and key cross-functional stakeholders within and across the business. Proven business acumen and strategic thinking to align HR initiatives with business objectives. Professional demeanor and ability to represent the organization effectively in high-stakes situations. Comfortable navigating complex organizational structures. Skilled at balancing day-to-day HR operations with long-term planning, compliance, and organizational development. A trusted advisor on employee relations, providing guidance, conducting investigations, coaching leaders, and driving proactive strategies to reduce workplace issues. Knowledgeable in succession planning and leadership development, using data insights to identify talent gaps, develop high-potential employees, and support workforce planning. Able to leverage HR technology, analytics, and innovative tools to streamline processes, improve employee experience, and increase operational efficiency. Customer-focused mindset with high professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. An individual who desires advancement within the organization and is motivated by continuous learning, professional development, and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as our business evolves. Willingness to lead work teams across the organization.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Undergraduate degree.
• 7+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong Employee Relations experience.
• Ability to travel domestically to KBR or customer sites as needed.
• Workday experience.
• Must be in proximity to a KBR office location, preferably Houston, TX.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive).

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management.
• Professional HR certification (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Demonstrated experience representing HR and partnering with the Business Development organization on bid and proposal efforts.
• Hands-on Workday administration experience with fluency in HR transaction processing within the tool.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a single point of contact representing HR in all Business Development (BD) activities to include Roundtables, Proposal Kickoffs, Risk Registers, Tag Ups, Milestone Briefs, Transitions, and Green Team discussions.
• Ensure that all human resource-related requirements for proposals are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational policies.
• Will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide workforce planning, compensation analysis, compliance documentation, and staffing strategies for new business opportunities.
• Provide early and continuous situational awareness on BD activities and requirements to HR leadership and the HR and Talent Acquisition Teams.
• Ensure HR and TA Teams provide substantive, timely inputs to help shape proposals, identify risks & mitigation, begin solutioning, and improve quality of Proposal submissions.
• Track completion status to ensure timely HR and TA inputs for BD proposals.
• Lead after action reviews with the HR and TA Teams after each proposal submission to identify best practices and how to improve subsequent work.
• Provide periodic orientations/refreshers on BD process, timeline, roles, and expectations for all HR and TA BD stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR Recruiting and BD Team to create and maintain a Skills Matrix for visibility on skills available elsewhere in the company.
• Day to Day administration of the HRIS functions, including required documentation and workflows on the required schedules.
• Ensure that all records relating to engagement and pay matters are processed correctly and retained for internal audit and compliance purposes.
• Develop and/or support strategies for personnel and organization planning.
• Identify and achieve the development needs of leaders and their teams.
• Administration of talent planning, annual salary review, promotion planning, performance management, organizational development and all other HR activities and programs.
• Support managers and employees in the investigation of and resolution of complex employee relations issues to include: dispute resolutions, disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Drives cultural adoption of employee development models through communication and training for managers as well as employees; develops and leads training for managers on performance management best practices.
• May direct resources, prioritize tasks, and provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level