Human Resources Representative

Requisition ID: 274025 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Brownsville, TX 

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 values - ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants - integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Position Summary

As a Human Resources Representative for the Rio Grande LNG Project, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our project by performing a variety of HR support activities throughout the project lifecycle. You will contribute to fostering a positive work culture and optimize talent utilization. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment aims to nurture individual growth and foster a sense of teamwork to ensure progress and success of our HR policies and programs for all our colleagues. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of Rio Grande LNG while developing your own professional skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring staffing tools are continuously up to date to proactively forecast staffing requirements. Supporting the recruiting cycle time by creating a partnership with hiring managers and recruiters to streamline our resource staffing process.  
• Provide support to employees and their families relocating nationally and internationally to our project location and contribute to a smooth integration process as they transition to our project. Provide logistical support with various relocation elements including work visas.
• Facilitate seamless onboarding and orientation experiences for new team members, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary resources and information to excel in their roles from day one. 
• Identify areas of improvement and create development plans for our colleagues. Assist managers and supervisors with conducting regular performance discussions.    
• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives to maintain a positive work culture and boost team morale. Foster open communication and be a trusted resource for employees to address their concerns.
• Analyze various aspects of the employment cycle (hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations), design applicable reporting systems and recommends methods to reduce turnover and to increase organizational effectiveness.    
• Coordinate / facilitate training sessions or workshops to enhance team capabilities to contribute to a high-performing work environment and foster team synergy.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts within project teams, promoting constructive dialogue and finding amicable solutions to ensure project continuity.      
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements related to Human Resources, promoting a culture of compliance and fairness.
• Perform other duties and initiatives as assigned by the Project HR Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or other relevant disciplines from an accredited university and 5+ years of experience or 9+ years of overall experience in lieu of a degree.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Bechtel's organizational structure, Human Resources policies and procedures and tools (Smart Staff, TalentWorks, SAP).
• Knowledge of legal requirements affecting Human Resources administration.
• Experience in several Human Resources disciplines (Benefits, Compensation, EEO, Employment, Immigration, Records, Learning & Development, etc.).
• Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and outlining action to be performed.
• Skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (Spanish - English).

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Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.  
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