Principal Generalist, HR
KBR, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations, benefits inquiries, payroll issues, and general HR concerns
- Attend and participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Mediate workplace conflicts and promote a positive, inclusive work environment through engagement initiatives
- Develop, implement, and administer HR programs, policies, and procedures aligned with global business strategy
- Partner with leadership to support project needs and workforce planning
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; regularly review and update policies
- Lead onboarding and HR support for international employees, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with global standards
- Prepare and analyze weekly HR reports (e.g., program status, staffing levels, employee relations metrics) to identify trends and concerns
- Identify skill gaps and coordinate targeted training programs
- Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives
- Deliver ongoing supervisor training on topics such as progressive discipline, leave management, and conflict resolution
- Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in talent management and employment law
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Must have and maintain a valid U.S. SECRET Security Clearance or be able to obtain one
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong Employee Relations experience
- Succession Planning, Leadership Development, & Data Driven
- Workday experience (preferred)
- Union experience (preferred)
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- AD&D
- flexible spending account
- disability
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- support career advancement through professional training and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
employee relationssuccession planningleadership developmentdata analysisonboardingconflict resolutiontraining program coordinationcompliance with employment lawsHR program developmentpayroll management
Soft skills
mediationcommunicationengagement initiativesorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsleadership supporttrend analysistraining deliveryworkplace inclusivity
Certifications
U.S. SECRET Security ClearanceHR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)