HR Assistant at Ehvert Inc

Location: Ukraine, Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)

Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, a US-based company is seeking an experienced independent contractor (self-employed professional) for a long-term contractual engagement. This role is not limited to a single project and involves ongoing collaboration based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent business entity under a formal independent contractor agreement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an HR Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of a dynamic, international HR function. This role focuses on providing operational and administrative support to the HR Manager, ensuring that core HR processes are executed smoothly and efficiently across the organization.

In this role, you will act as a key support partner, helping manage routine HR activities, maintain organization, and ensure timely execution of tasks and priorities. At the same time, you will contribute to a positive employee experience by supporting essential processes and serving as a reliable point of coordination in a fast-paced, international environment.

This role requires a basic understanding of HR operations, some exposure to US-based HR practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively within international, cross-cultural teams.

What We Offer:

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company.
• Engaging positions on unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Comprehensive training and a dream team
• Supportive dynamic environment
• Competitive hourly rate
• Ability to collaborate remotely
• Equipment for work (Starlink terminal, EcoFlow power station, other).
• Transparent payment system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the HR Manager in daily operations, helping manage workload and ensure smooth execution of tasks.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees, handling routine questions on benefits, policies, and HR processes, and escalating when needed.
• Support core HR processes, including time-off administration, employee lifecycle activities, and HR documentation.
• Assist with coordination of performance reviews, scheduling, tracking progress, and sending reminders.
• Help organize and follow up on HR priorities, ensuring tasks and deadlines are effectively managed.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration, particularly for US-based employees.
• Collaborate with international teams and support HR reporting and administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar HR support role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Package.
• English proficiency: C1 level or higher (required), with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with US-based HR processes is beneficial.
• Basic experience with HR reporting and data tracking.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with international, cross-cultural teams, including US stakeholders.
• Capable of explaining HR policies and processes in a simple, supportive manner, with a high level of responsiveness and organization.
  
  
  

Why Us?

• Cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and firms.
• Competitive terms of the contract
• A dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences. This ranges from designing energy-efficient facilities, site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities, to the production of digital twins, drawings, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom control software.

Apply today and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien - a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

We offer high competitive service fees to our independent contractors.

This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance(s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.