HR Generalist - 42

Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR’s 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.8BN Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a dependable resource for craft employees and their managers with employee relations and EEO initiatives
• Investigate and resolve internal complaints and/or violations of policies in a timely manner, prepare report of findings and recommend actions/solutions
• Provide guidance in the resolution of complex employee relations issues and advise management in the areas of employee coaching, performance management and disciplinary actions
• Benefits administration: Support HR Admin with benefits broker and vendors to support employees in resolving benefit-related issues, assist with Open Enrollment, ensure timely completion of self-enrollment in the benefits system
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with management of all levels, employees and other stakeholders on the project
• Communicate and implement company policies
• Continually identify opportunities to improve work processes, policies, procedures and HR services
• Provide backup support with employee status changes (i.e. promotions, terminations, leaves of absence)
• Support the talent management process through full life cycle recruitment of hourly craft and foremen positions – assist the new employee onboarding process as needed, participate in career fairs and other candidate outreach activities
• Develop a strong understanding of industry trends and the impact to employee retention, engagement and employer branding
• Facilitate New Employee Orientation for craft and foremen when needed
• Perform other duties as required and assigned; participate in special projects as needed

Skills & Abilities:

• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting as well as independently - set goals, prioritize, organize and accomplish work with general and/or limited direction
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to travel between project sites on a regular basis
• Ability to multi-task and work in high pressure, dynamic environment
• Ability to work long and irregular hours if needed, including evenings and weekend

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Prior experience working in a professional human resources and/or recruitment role
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
• Strong PC proficiency with intermediate or better skills in MS Office products
• Experience working with HRIS, ATS and Time & Attendance Systems
• Working knowledge of processes related to Employee Benefits, Training, Performance Management and Payroll

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum three year experience in a similar professional Human Resources role
• Minimum one year experience in EEO investigations and compliance
• Familiarity with the Davis Bacon Act and Wage Determinations
• Experience working in the civil construction industry
• Exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy

Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Experience in an HR Generalist/Specialist role

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field
• Associates or better in Human Resource Management or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• SPHR Sr. Prof. HR
• SHRM Cert Professional
• PHR Professional HR

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization