Title:

Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

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Program Summary

KBR's Readiness & Sustainment Division supports US Military Operations worldwide by delivering base operations support, contingency services, logistics, engineering, construction and other products and services to Department of Defense agencies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, responds to, investigates, and resolves statutory compliance issues from governmental agencies that may include the Department of Labor (DOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Company policy issues related to employee concerns and/or complaints from employees working on government contracted projects.Conducts training that educates employees and/or management about the Company's position to provide a positive work environment through the understanding and use of company policies, procedures, and adherence to core values.Handle a large caseload of employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and policy compliance, while maintaining accuracy and timely resolution.Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication, problem solving, analytical skills, conflict resolution skills and organizational skills with great attention to detail.Models professional behavior at all times and remains tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.Fosters and promotes the use of all human resources services.Partners with internal and external legal counsel and stays abreast of any new employment laws that impacts the Company.Maintains confidentiality at all times.Investigates and documents allegations of discrimination, harassment and other violations of Company policyDrafts and catalogs disciplinary documents, maintains a case log of allegations and investigations and develops mitigation plans where neededConducts trend analysis by reviewing employee data analytics such as, attrition metrics, employee survey results, and other applicable data sets to assess where additional training and support is neededProvides guidance, counsel to management regarding issues pertaining to unlawful actions, FMLA, EEOC, ADA and other applicable employment laws (including local country laws) as well as issues pertaining to Company policy and proceduresDevelops strong relationships with internal customers

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field3-4 years Employee Relations specific experience involving managing all aspects of employment investigations.Ability to work some alternative work schedules to accommodate meetings and investigations for personnel in other countriesExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Must have a valid passport and travel to all of the assigned countries within the project services area as needed. 

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, R&R, an Employee Support Program and more. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.