William Charles Construction is now hiring an HR Business Partner in Rockford, IL!

The HR Business Partner is tasked with ensuring alignment between the business operations and HR practices and objectives of multiple companies within the segment. The HR Business Partner provides consulting and coaching to departmental leaders and managers in order to support the business’s vision, mission and overall objectives. The HR Business Partner will focus on business growth, workforce strategy, consulting, talent initiatives, organizational effectiveness, change management and leadership development. The HR Business Partner maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

• Partner with business leaders to implement and support HR strategies, programs and initiatives that support the overall strategic direction and goals
• Build strong relationships with local management and management throughout the enterprise to fully understand their needs and make recommendations for improvement related to workforce planning, processes, culture, and other HR related items
• Takes active part supporting the Regional HR Director on designing and executing long-range HR business objectives and strategic plans focused on workforce planning and staffing, talent management and succession planning
• Provide coaching and resources to assist managers with employment law, investigations, coaching, progressive discipline, conditions of employment, accommodations, leaves of absences, terminations and employee development and engagement
• Complete the day-to-day administration of on-boarding new hires in applicant tracking system and HRIS
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Acts as business unit liaison to other departments in the organization such as Training & Development, Talent Acquisition, Marketing/Communications, and Culture Analytics teams
• Leads change by partnering with leaders on planning, implementing and communicating necessary changes involving employees 
• Partners with the Compensation group on promotions and pay adjustments to ensure pay equity.
• Maintain a high level of HR and industry knowledge to recognize efficiencies throughout the organization and remain compliant with federal/state laws and regulations
• Lead special projects in relation to organizational goals and strategies
• Other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 5+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional certification is preferred (ex. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
• Strong understanding of talent management principles and practices, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and succession planning
• Working knowledge of HRIS system (iCIMS and UKG preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, advanced level a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and presentations
• Ability to work independently and use good judgement under pressure
• Ability to work within a matrix organization
• Experience within Construction Industry is preferred
• Regional travel may be required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role
• Analyze and organize data into reports and management information
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Solve practical problems and make appropriate decisions based on facts and figures
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form
• Be familiar with and apply continuous improvement concepts with daily tasks
• Ability to travel as needed

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase; anticipated salary range of $75-105K
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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