Employee Relations Specialist Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Employee Relations Specialist

Date: Jun 1, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114575

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

The Employee Relations(ER)Specialist will bepart of a team thatisresponsibleforthe execution and delivery of compliance and organizationalglobalemployee relations support. The Employee Relations Specialist role will contribute andparticipatein conflict resolutions and employee relations compliance, investigations and overallER planning andcommunications. Contributes and coordinatesguidance and policy interpretation with Human Resources Partners,leaders andprofessionals on a variety ofemployee relations-relatedtopics that may include terminations, promotions, performancemanagement, employee relations,and other compliance matters. Participates and collaborates on positive employee engagement initiatives and projects as needed.This role works closely with HR PartnersandHRCenters of Expertiseto provide cross-functional, cohesivesupport and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate, train and guide managers and supervisors in practices that help ensureequitabletreatment ofemployeesand in compliance with state and federal employment lawsaimed at building positive employee relations within the organization.

• Providesupportto HR Partners & Leaders and managecomplex employee relations issues including performance issues,complaintsand investigationsto effectivelyresolve problems and reduce legal risk.

• Guideand supportemployees and managers ona variety ofemployee relations matters.Prepare, track, andmaintainappropriateinvestigationreporting and documentation.

• Facilitate the workplace accommodations interactive process in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Ensure compliance with other relatedapplicable laws or regulations globally.Assistwith leave administration support and coordination of activities related to return-to-work.

• Provide reporting and analysisona variety of metrics and employee-related items.Compileemployeerelationscase data, documentation, and tracking in case management tool.

• Develop,recommendand implement personnel policies and processes whichcomply withU.S. state and federal law,meet Black & Veatch's current business needs,enhancetheworkplaceand promote the company culture.Conduct research and provide recommendations on changes to support decision-making processes and enableappropriate policyand procedural changes within the organization.

• AssistwithrequiredEEO/Affirmative Actionand other compliance-related reporting requirements.Provide consultation to project proposal teams on EEO/AA requirements outside of existing processes.

• Coordinate andassistwith companywideEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)and training.Support mental health and well-being efforts through EAP coordination and support.

• Responsible for coordinationof Anti-Harassmentand other compliance-related training programs.

• Support special projects andinitiatives asassigned.

• Ability to travelless than 10% oftime. Travel may be short notice, at times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, BusinessAdministrationor related field.

• 5+yearsprogressive HR experience in Employee Relations or HR with a strong background incompliance, regulatorytrackingand project management skills. Experience solving employee relations issues.

• Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations related to employee relations and employment law.Knowledge of U.S. federal, state and local employment laws and employee relations trends Understanding of OFCCP and AAP requirements.

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all ofthe following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and confidence with all levels of employees.Demonstrated success incommunicating withprofessionals at all levels of the company using a consultativemethodology.

• Strong leadership, facilitation, teambuildingand process improvement skills. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct thorough investigations effectively and efficiently.

• Strong conflict management skills.

• Excellent decision-making skills and communication with capacity for listening,understandingand empathy.

• Ability to apply consistency, fairness and inclusive thinking to problem solving and decision making.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

016

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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