Project HR Representative

Requisition ID:  285445

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
• Salary Range: $69,900 - $118,920 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far – enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year.

As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway.

The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.

Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium.

Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

Job Summary:

As an HR Operations Professional, you will interact with employees, supervisors, and managers to answer and resolve inquiries and issues on HR policies, such as benefits, payroll, retirement, and international assignments. You will monitor the progress of existing human resource programs, and your work will assist with process improvement and drive HR operational efficiency at Bechtel. Receives operational direction from the Project HR Generalist and Project HR Manager. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for onboarding new hires/transfers including but not limited to sending welcome information, coordinating badge requests, I-9s, recording rotation schedule, and monitoring training compliance.
• Interacts with employees, supervisors, and managers to answer and resolve inquires/issues on timekeeping, expense reporting, benefits enrollment, and others.
• May handle sensitive information and work independently to provide a variety of support services of a responsible and confidential nature.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, high-energy environment, remaining flexible and willing to take on unexpected / unanticipated assignments as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring assignment start and end dates in staffing system and providing advance notice to HR team and management around upcoming releases.
• Regularly monitor data quality and accuracy and create and maintain reports using Excel, PowerBI, SAP, SmartStaff, etc.
• Review, update, and format presentations. May require research and/or coordination with other departments to obtain content.
• Proxy for site non-manual employees in myTime including those on LOA.
• Maintain/Update HR Bulletin boards located at site.
• Coordinate meetings and arrange for conference rooms, and equipment as needed. This may include preparation and distribution of materials and meeting actions.
• Coordinate and plan distribution of service awards and hosting service award events.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Level I: Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) and 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Level II: Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of one or more human resources functions (staffing, compensation, employee relations, training & development, etc.) or knowledge of the human resources field, as generally acquired through a recognized degree in a related field or equivalent experience or training.
• Basic knowledge of laws affecting human resources.
• Ability to provide guidance to others and build productive, collaborative internal working relationships.
• Must be able to demonstrate professionalism and be able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high degree of individual initiative, discretion, diplomacy, judgment, and accuracy.
• Good written and oral communication skills to support training sessions and communicate with managers and employees.
• Must be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Bechtel HR or other Bechtel functional experience.
• Experience using a Human Resources Information System such as SAP.
• Bi-Lingual, English/Spanish language proficiency. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com