Sr. HR Generalist

Sr. HR Generalist

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Global Asset Management (GAM) program provides government and property management, equipment production maintenance, engineering asset tracking, mailing services, and tool crib support to our customers worldwide. The GAM program plays a critical role in enabling customer operations and ensuring timely delivery to their internal and external stakeholders.

KBR's Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) Business Unit is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to serve as a strategic HR partner supporting the Global Asset Management (GAM) program. This individual will bring strong HR generalist expertise and broad business acumen to deliver end-to-end HR support and guidance across program operations. Working in close partnership with HR colleagues and cross-functional teams across KBR, the Senior HR Generalist will provide expert support across the full lifecycle of HR administration and employee relations, while fostering a positive employee experience and strong engagement with program leadership and site management.

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Highly collaborative and works extremely well in a team-oriented environment
• Experienced in structured HR and business administration frameworks, ideally gained within large commercial enterprises, government services, or major project-based organizations
• Comfortable navigating complex organizational structures and aligning HR practices with strategic business goals
• Adept at balancing day-to-day HR operations with long-term planning and compliance
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Customer-focused mindset with high professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• An individual who desires advancement within the organization and is motivated by continuous learning, professional development, and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as our business evolves

This role will work a hybrid schedule onsite in Arizona and is not eligible for full-time remote work.

Roles and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, benefits inquiries, payroll issues, and general HR concerns
• Partner with leadership to support project needs and workforce planning
• Attend and participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Mediate workplace conflicts and promote a positive, inclusive work environment through engagement initiatives
• May direct resources, prioritize tasks, and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Leverage data insights to identify talent gaps and support the development of high-potential employees
• Utilize HR technology, analytics, and innovative tools to streamline processes, improve employee experience, and improve operational efficiency
• Support implementation and administration of human resources programs, policies, processes and procedures designed to attract, retain and reward employees in alignment with overall business strategy
• Drive cultural adoption of employee development models through communication and training for managers as well as employees; develop and leads training for managers on performance management best practices
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives
• Will travel to various client sites as required

Basic Qualifications

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen

+ Completion of a 4-year undergraduate degree

+ 5+ years of relevant HR experience

+ Strong Employee Relations experience

+ Must be in or near the Phoenix or Tempe, AZ area

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

+ Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management

+ Professional HR certification (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP)

+ Hands-on Workday administration experience with fluency in HR transaction processing within the tool

+ Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and build credibility with leadership

+ Proven business acumen and strategic thinking to align HR initiatives with business objectives

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.