KBR, Inc

Human Resources Business Partner

KBR, Inc • $95K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
  • 7+ years as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
  • Experience supporting diverse employee populations in complex environments.
  • Proficient in employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
  • Strong relationship management and consulting skills across all organizational levels.
  • Commitment to integrity and fostering a respectful workplace culture.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Strong planning and project management skills with a focus on results.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday and MSD.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
  • Build collaborative partnerships to enhance employee engagement and team effectiveness.
  • Coach managers on leadership effectiveness and consistent policy application.
  • Promote compliance with employment laws and company policies.
  • Lead and support HR programs aligned with business strategy.
  • Help navigate organizational change and evolving workforce needs.
  • Leverage data to identify trends and recommend solutions for performance improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support for employee engagement and talent development.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational effectiveness.
  • Access to HR Centers of Excellence for advanced resources and support.
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Chance to develop strategic HR initiatives aligned with business performance.
Full Job Description

Title:

Human Resources Business Partner


The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing comprehensive HR partnership while driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and business performance.  This role will provide support to approximately 500 employees across the Wilmington office and designated client site locations, aligning people strategies with business objectives and operational goals.


Job Responsibilities:


  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management, while balancing employee advocacy with business needs
  • Build collaborative partnerships with leaders, employees, and cross-functional stakeholders to foster employee engagement, inclusion, team effectiveness, and a high-performing culture
  • Coach and influence managers on leadership effectiveness, succession planning, employee development, organizational change, and the consistent application of company policies and employment practices
  • Promote integrity, accountability, total inclusion, equal opportunity, and compliance with employment laws and company requirements
  • Lead and support HR programs and initiatives
  • Establish objectives, manage priorities, coordinate resources, monitor progress, and deliver results aligned with business strategy
  • Help leaders and employees navigate organizational change, business transformation, and evolving workforce needs
  • Develop and deliver effective employee and leadership communications, presentations, reports, and workforce insights that drive engagement, understanding, and informed decision-making
  • Leverage workforce metrics and business data to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and recommend practical solutions that enhance organizational performance and employee experience
  • Support business health, safety, environmental, and security objectives
  • Maintain partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence
  • Uphold the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or related field
  • 7 + years of Human Resources Generalist or Human Resources Business Partner
  • Proven ability supporting diverse employee populations within complex business environments
  • Highly proficient with key HR disciplines including employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, compensation, recruiting, and change management
  • Established competence to build credibility and influence leaders at all organizational levels through strong relationship management, coaching, consulting, and business partnership skills
  • Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, ethical decision-making, inclusion, and fostering a respectful workplace culture aligned with organizational values
  • Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information and tailor messaging to diverse audiences
  • Strong planning, organizational, project management, and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs, navigate ambiguity, and provide practical solutions that support organizational objectives and employee success
  • Highly competent with leveraging workforce data, metrics, and business insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and effectively manage sensitive employee matters while demonstrating a customer-focused mindset
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of HRIS systems, preferably Workday and MSD
  • EPC industry experience preferred

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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