Sr Human Resources Associate

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, employment verifications, LOA administration and other functions as required.
The Team
Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• 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 both in written communication and verbally
• 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

Responsibilities

• Supports current, past and future labor force as it relates to HR services, company processes, policies, and benefits utilizing the case management and telephony tools.
• Serve as a front-line agent for all HR inquiries, providing appropriate routing to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) when needed.
• Commits to data security and maintaining and protecting employee information including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI)
• Administers benefits programs and ensures accurate and timely processing of enrollments, changes and terminations.
• 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.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery and efficiency.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. career journey.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED