Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Kansas

Requisition ID: 181002

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations

Department: Human Resources

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Assistant HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in executing core HR processes and delivering consistent, high-quality HR support across the Power Delivery business. This role is designed as an execution-focused extension of the HR Business Partner, enabling scalable support for a growing workforce while maintaining strong employee experience and operational discipline.

You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence, and business leaders to support employee relations, data-driven decision making, and the successful delivery of annual HR processes. While primarily aligned to staff and corporate populations, this role will also support craft-related employee matters and coordinate with Operational Finance and Labor Relations as needed, providing broader exposure across the workforce.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone looking to grow into a full HRBP role by building deep capability in HR execution, analytics, and leader support.

District Overview

HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization.

Kiewit’s Power Delivery organization is made up of both an established transmission & distribution construction field group, as well as an engineering design group. Power Delivery focuses on providing the engineering expertise, and in turn building and upgrading transmission and distribution systems, supporting utilities, and large-scale infrastructure needs. The organization operates as a collaborative unit, promoting a strong partnership across multiple contract types and delivering innovative solutions.

Location

This position is located in Lenexa, KS and requires full time in-office attendance. Regular travel up to 50% of the time across the US will be required.

Responsibilities

HR Partnership & Day-to-Day Support

• Serve as HR contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on policies, processes, and general inquiries
• Support managers with routine performance management, attendance, and conduct conversations
• Maintain a regular pulse on employee engagement, trends, and emerging risks

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Manage intake and documentation for employee relations matters across both staff and craft populations, with an emphasis on consistency and compliance
• Conduct preliminary reviews and partner with HRBPs on more complex or sensitive issues
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and follow-through to resolution
• Ensure high-quality documentation aligned with company standards and legal requirements

HR Process Execution (Core Focus Area)

• Partner with HRBP on coordination and execution of annual HR cycles, including:
• Performance management
• Annual compensation planning
• Talent review and succession processes
• Ensure data accuracy, system updates, and timely completion of deliverables
• Partner with HRBPs to prepare materials, reporting, and leader inputs

People Data, Reporting & Insights

• Analyze HR data (turnover, performance, engagement, workforce trends)
• Prepare dashboards, summaries, and insights to support business decisions
• Identify trends and recommend actions to improve employee experience and retention

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Support onboarding and integration of new hires to ensure a strong employee experience
• Partner with recruiting and leaders to support staffing transitions and internal movement
• Help drive consistency in employee experience across the district, including coordination with project-based teams when needed

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Partner with HR Shared Services to ensure timely and accurate HR transactions
• Maintain documentation, audit readiness, and compliance standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Support HR projects and cross-functional initiatives

Role Scope & Exposure

• Primarily office-based, supporting staff and district-level HR needs
• Provide support on craft employee relations matters in both merit shop and union environments, partnering with HRBP, on site EEO officers, and Labor Relations (if applicable)
• Travel ~35-50% for operations support

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience (generalist, employee relations, HR operations, recruiting)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data to drive insights
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with leaders at multiple levels

Preferred

• Experience in engineering, construction, or project-based organizations
• Exposure to employee relations in union or craft-supported environments
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting tools #LI-AK1

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.