Overview
Skanska is searching for a dynamic HR Generalist. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals, from schools and roads to hospitals, contributing to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values — Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life — are deeply ingrained in how we work and support our D&I efforts.
As an HR Generalist, you will support the local office employees and managers. You will champion Skanska’s culture and values, partnering with employees and managers to help them build, nurture, and cultivate their project and management teams. Your role will involve being a team and organizational consultant, creating People Solutions for Skanska, and supporting the company in navigating and resolving issues. You will also assist with programs related to compensation, recruitment, performance, and talent management.
Responsibilities
- Support local office employees and managers; champion Skanska’s culture and values.
- Partner with employees and managers to build, nurture, and cultivate project and management teams.
- Serve as a team and organizational consultant, creating People Solutions and assisting with issue resolution.
- Assist with programs related to compensation, recruitment, performance, and talent management.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a human resources administration role in large national, regional, or global companies.
- 1+ years of experience in recruiting, performance management, development programs, employee relations, compensation & rewards, diversity and inclusion.
- Bachelor’s Degree – human resources management, labor relations, or a related field or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.
Our Investment in you
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, expert guidance, and always-on tools, personalized to meet your reality to support you physically, financially, and emotionally through milestones and daily life. Visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us; there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- We Care for Life and are committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, and Employee ownership program.
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Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024. Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
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