Assistant HRBP​/HR Generalist

Overview

Requisition
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations
Department:
Human Resources
Market:
Power

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview:

At Kiewit, our people are the foundation of everything we build – and we’re committed to growing the next generation of HR leaders who help them thrive. As a key member of our Power district HR team, you will play a pivotal role in developing our field HR team, strengthening our craft talent pipeline, and ensuring our annual people processes are executed with excellence.

This is a high-impact opportunity to influence culture, coach early-career HR talent, and support the teams that build some of the most complex and meaningful projects in North America. You’ll mentor and guide field HR specialists working on construction project sites, providing tactical HR support, problem-solving partnership, and career development that elevates their impact. You’ll also own the full cycle of our Key Craft Program – identifying, developing and championing high-potential craft employees for long term growth with the company.

Together with our senior HR Business Partners, you’ll deliver critical HR processes including performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and merit planning. If you’re motivated by developing people, strengthening processes, and making a meaningful impact across a large, fast-paced organization, this role offers the growth, visibility and purpose you’re looking for.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) and TIC Power provide construction services for Power Generation, utilizing union and open shop craft work forces. The Power districts build major EPC and bid-build natural gas power plants, solar fields, and energy storages systems throughout North America. Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” philosophy.

Location

This position is located in Lenexa, Kansas.

Field HR Leadership & Coaching

• Serve as a mentor, advisor and indirect manager to field HR staff across multiple project sites, supporting them in day-to-day HR operations, employee relations and workforce planning.
• Provide coaching and professional development to help early- and mid-career HR professionals grow in capability, confidence, and business partnership skills.
• Support consistent execution of HR processes, policies, and compliance across field operations.
• Partner closely with construction leadership to ensure HR support aligns with project milestones, staffing needs, and employee engagement priorities.

Key Craft Program Ownership

• Lead the full lifecycle of the Key Crat Program, including identifying high-potential craft employees with project leadership, facilitating readiness assessments, and partnering with operations to create developmental pathways.
• Monitor progression, track outcomes, and ensure participant receive meaningful opportunities aligned with their long-term growth.

Annual HR Cycle Execution

• Support Lead HR Business Partners in delivering annual processes including:
• Talent and performance review
• Merit and wage planning
• Shareholder nomination identification
• Workforce planning and forecasting
• Succession and leadership pipeline reviews

Provide data, insights and recommendations to leaders to drive strong talent decisions.

Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Intern Support

• Collaborate with recruiting teams on experienced hire and college recruitment needs for the Power districts.
• Support and occasionally lead onboarding for new staff, ensuring strong alignment with district needs and Kiewit’s culture.
• Partner with Field HR teams to support intern onboarding and the ongoing management of the intern program, ensuring a positive and consistent experience.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Build relationships across teams and project sites to maintain visibility, understand workforce dynamics, and address trends proactively.
• Partner with field leaders to reinforce Kiewit’s core values:
  People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
• Help shape an inclusive, development-focused culture where employees feel connected, supported, and set up for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or 4…