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Black & Veatch Employee Relations Coordinator Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Overland Park, Kansas
Employee Relations Coordinator
Date: Feb 27, 2025
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 107543
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Employee Relations Coordinator to join our team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for coordinating employee relations, legal, and HR shared services-related activities.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate employee relations activities and investigations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assist in developing and implementing employee relations policies and procedures.
Maintain policy and procedures manual for the global organization. Consult and develop policies for new business entities and regions.
Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on employee relations matters.
Collaborate with legal and HR teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Conduct research and provide recommendations on changes in applicable laws and regulations to support decision-making processes and enable appropriate policy and procedural changes within the organization.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of employee records and documentation.
Assist in ADA, Leave Administration support, and coordination and completion of activities.
Actively manage and provide recommendations for case management systems.
Partner with legal counsel, compliance officers, and Employee Relations to manage EEOC claims and lawsuits.
Assist in developing and maintaining required reports for the Department of Labor, EEO, and other as required.
Coordinate and assist with companywide EAP programs and trainings.
Support Global Employee Relations Director and HR Legal Counsel with special projects and initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (law degree a plus).
Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations related to employee relations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Proficient in research and analysis.
Able to exercise sound judgment, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Able to take initiative; able to take a proactive approach towards improving processes and systems.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Salary Plan
ADM: Administrative/Business
Job Grade
004
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. 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.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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