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_Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!_

**Core Purpose:** Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

+ **Integrity** – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair

+ **Commitment** – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

+ **Teamwork** – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

+ **Value People** – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position will be responsible for providing critical support to the HR Director in executing a wide range of human resources initiatives. This role plays a key part in supporting employee engagement initiatives, succession planning / talent development, and employee relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations, Development and Engagement:

+ Provide administrative support and provide coaching to leaders for employee relations matters, performance management/corrective action, including documentation, investigation support, and policy interpretation.

+ Assist with the development and implementation of employee engagement action plans and initiatives

+ Support the implementation of employee engagement surveys as needed, including: action plans, and assist with the development and tracking of action plans, and ad hoc surveys, pulse surveys, etc.

+ Monitor engagement metrics and collaborate with the HR Director to support departments on how they can improve/ sustain overall results

+ Collaborate with the HR Director and department leaders on updating and maintaining accurate job descriptions across departments. Partner with others within the HR team for job grading and compensation package adjustments.

+ Respond to positive pre-employment drug tests and follow up as needed

+ Coordinate and support Talent Review (9-box) and Succession Planning activities, including preparation for talent review meetings and follow-up actions

+ Maintain and update succession planning and development tracking tools

+ Support follow-up activities: such as development plan tracking and tracking of career pathing conversations

HR Policy and Legal Compliance:

+ Support and at times may act as a point of contact for job accommodation requests and ensure timely, confidential handling

+ Coordinate with employees, managers, to assess and implement reasonable accommodations

+ Maintain compliance with ADA and other applicable laws and documentation requirements

+ Partner with HR Director and other stakeholders on special projects as assigned

+ Support compliance reporting needs, such as Motor Vehicle Checks (MVR) and follow-up

+ Support HR communications and initiatives related to various HR initiatives

+ Support updating HR policies with the guidance of the HR Director and HR leadership team

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, industrial relations or applicable focus

+ 4+ years of experience

+ Proficient HRIS skills

+ Strong understanding of HR fundamentals, including ADA, employee engagement, job analysis, and employee relations

+ Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365 – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

+ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

+ Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

+ Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

+ Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

+ Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Experience working in construction and/or Real Estate

Other:

+ Travel required up to 10% of the time

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions include items such as ability to:

+ Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders

+ Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+ Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting

+ Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings

+ Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

**Salary Range:** $65,000 to $80,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program.

Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

+ Medical insurance Plan Options

+ Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

+ Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wellness Program

+ Fitness Center (Minneapolis)

+ KA University Training and Development

+ Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

+ 401(k) Plan

+ Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

+ Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

+ Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

+ Workplace Flexibility

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

+ Part time/Transition Options

+ Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

Make A Positive Impact

Kraus-Anderson is an AA EOE including disability and vet employer