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HR Manager

Location Jacksonville, Florida Category Support Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2106172 Posted Date 05/07/2025
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HR Manager

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.

Program Summary

KBR's Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) division is the Team Behind the Mission®. We deliver mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners around the world. Our key capabilities include base operations; contingency and expeditionary support; next generation asset management; digitally focused logistics; prepositioned stock; and integrated supply chain management.

Job Summary

KBR’s Readiness and Sustainment Business Unit seeks an experienced HR Manager to provide regional support to work teams, manage and oversee employee-centric activities that drive engagement, retention and company culture.

This individual will have a strong background managing people and HR activities, and a broad array of generalist experience with a focus on employee relations and remote client group support as an HR business partner.

Working closely with colleagues within HR and other related Functional and Operations teams across KBR, they will lead a small team and will enjoy implementing and championing “best workplace” programs and projects across the organization.

 **This role is on a military installation at Blount Island – Jacksonville, FL
**This role is not eligible for remote work.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

  • Implement and administrate HR programs, policies, processes, and procedures designed to attract, retain and reward employees in alignment with overall business strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of human resources strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, talent acquisition, employee and labor relations; must have the ability to execute strategies in compliance with employment laws.
  • Develop and implement policies and practices across the workforce to ensure consistency and alignment with Company policies, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and employment laws.
  • Direct and/or perform a variety of diverse assignments covering a wide range of human resource functions (i.e., employee relations, training, labor relations, talent acquisition, and international labor laws).
  • Works in close partnership with the Legal team to ensure the right balance of risk mitigation, engagement, and fairness in practices.
  • Participation in the development and implementation of functional strategy, associated program/process rollout, and ongoing administration.
  • Assist with the development of employee engagement activities and other “best workplace” initiatives, as well as take responsibility for their implementation.
  • Ability to analyze workforce data to develop and implement retention strategies.
  • Oversee, conduct, and lead complex investigations related to allegations of harassment, discrimination, wage & hour and policy violations.
  • Experience leading in a union environment. 
  • Serves as the primary interface between managers, employees, Legal, Ethics, and the Dispute Resolution Program regarding human resource related issues. 
  • Create and maintain a record of all investigations and cases using proper documentation standards throughout the investigation process.
  • Drives cultural adoption of employee development models through communication and training for managers as well as employees; develops and leads training for managers on performance management best practices.
  • Provide guidance/direction to human resources staff on complex projects/assignments and makes decisions where written guidelines may not be available.
  • Expertise in coaching and counseling employees, supervisors, and managers to proactively address employee relations and performance management concerns.
  • Supervise direct reports and establish performance objectives/goals.
  • Track relevant employee data, metrics, and trends to help inform process improvements and approaches.
  • Collaborate with Recruiting Manager to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
  • Collaborate with the Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs, ensuring timely and successful placements.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, military base access, and a Common Access Card (CAC).

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required and 12+ years relevant HR experience. 16+ years relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

  • 8-10 years HR management experience.

  • 8+ years Employee Relations experience.

  • 8+ years of professional experience providing HRBP support.

  • Employee Engagement advocate with the ability to think outside the box in order to support and expand a growing organization that is focused on maintaining a great/best place to work culture.

  • Team-oriented and Close-to-the-Customer focused.

  • HR-related certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) completed or planned within 6 months of hire.

  • Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time, as will be necessary to support the needs of the business.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to facilitate a productive personnel environment across international and culturally diverse teams.

  • Hands-on Workday administration experience with fluency in HR transaction processing within the HRIS.

  • Deltek Costpoint timekeeping and expense reporting system user.

  • Advanced Microsoft Office suite proficiency – Excel, especially (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)

  • Experience with International Labor Law.

  • Previous experience working on government contracts or military experience is a plus.

  • Experience working in unionized environments.

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.

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