Job Description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT .

HITT is seeking a motivated and service-orientated Futures Program Associate to join the Human Resources team at Headquarters. Beginning as a management training program in 2005, the HITT Futures Program has evolved over nearly 20 years to be an immersive educational experience that has helped hundreds of candidates gain the entry-level experience needed to begin, develop, and support their future careers in construction. This role is a critical first line of support to all Futures Program participants—from seasonal intern to newly promoted assistant-level manager—and is responsible for ensuring they understand HITT’s policies and protocols, their job responsibilities and training requirements, and have access to various tools and resources to ensure their ultimate success, engagement, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic and passionate about the holistic employee experience and principles of learning and development. They will be resourceful and a quick learner, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities at once. This role requires excellent attention to detail and organization skills, as well as a keen eye for creating meaningful experiences. They will report to the HITT Futures Program Manager and will partner closely with our Recruiting, HR Business Partner, and Engagement teams to execute a best-in-class program experience.

HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 80-year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive and inclusive, team-oriented work environment. Year-over-year, we are ranked as a Top Workplace in the large company category by the Washington Post among many other best places to work distinctions across the country. Our HITT Futures Internship is ranked nationwide as the #1 Construction Internship and #3 Best Overall Internship by Vault.com.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the first line of support to Futures Program participants to answer initial questions or concerns and triages or escalates other inquiries to other subject matter experts when necessary 

• Ensures Futures team members who have newly begun employment with HITT have access to vital information about the program and creates the best first impression possible

• Ensures feedback is gathered at key milestones of the new hire experience, i.e., following orientation, 30-60-90-day touchpoints, 6-month to 1-year anniversaries, etc. and partners with the HR Business Partner team to identify emergent themes and recommend solutions to enhance their experience

• Executes various tasks and activities to successfully host HITT’s 10-week summer internship program and limited high school externship experience

• Coordinates the selection, training, and ongoing communication with the superintendents who sponsor and train Futures Program participants

• Evaluates the progress of all Futures team members to ensure they are advancing as expected throughout each phase of the program and identifies opportunities to provide them additional support or resources and altogether better their experience

• Partners with the Talent Development team to support learning and development initiatives that ensure Futures team members are equipped for success in their roles, such as identify the need for new or revamped training, facilitating new hire cohort activities or networking opportunities, etc.

• Provides additional support as needed during peak recruiting activities such as panel interview coordination and career fair events

• Provides coordination support as needed to the Team Member Engagement team for major Futures events such as team outings, networking events, service projects, and various appreciation activities, etc.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, HR or other relevant area of study required

• 2+ years of experience in a corporate setting required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

• Ability to work autonomously and self-direct priorities is required

• Spanish speaking and writing literacy proficiency is a plus

• Experience with Workday is a plus

• Experience in orientation facilitation, onboarding, shared services, and/or events management is desirable

• Critical thinking and willingness to go the extra mile, giving even the smallest tasks a high level of attention

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.

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