Workforce Services Supervisor - East Coast

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will handle project labour relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labour relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets and administers applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees (LR) 
• Along with the jobsite Safety representative, responsible for field implementation of Environmental, Safety and Health programs as they pertain to craft personnel 
• Works with subcontractor representatives performing work on the construction project to ensure labor contracts are interpreted correctly and work rules are enforced uniformly (LR)  
• Analyzes immediate and/or anticipated labor problems, decides on and implements corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level 
• Analyzes jurisdictional work assignments based on local precedents and practices (LR) 
• Conducts and/or provides guidance in conducting informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures (LR) 
• Interfaces with craft workforce, construction leadership, client, and general public 
• Coordinates the project in LR/IR/WFS activities including employee investigations, reprimands, terminations, data entry in Craft Human Resource Information System (CHRIS), communications, and training/coaching, and ensures the activities conform to company and site policies/procedures and legal requirements 
• Produces various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications 
• Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct or other ER issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, pivot and respond to conflicting priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.
• Previous employment relationships, employee or industrial relations, leadership skills.
• HSE legislative knowledge will also be highly regarded.
• Experience and demonstrated success in human resources, industrial or employee relations, Workforce Services type roles on a construction site.
• Must have the right to work in Australia and Training experience within an industrial environment is preferred.
• Willing to travel to site to execute Workforce services practices

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant.

Total Rewards/Benefits

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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