The Human Resources Manager will serve as a strategic business partner to support the alignment of operational goals and strategies through talent management. This role works closely with operational management to develop and manage employee matters.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, influencing decisions on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture initiatives.
- Coach managers on best practices for performance management, career development, and employee recognition.
- Partner closely with field and operations leadership to support workforce needs and drive employee engagement
- Leverage experience to support effective decision-making and consistent HR practices.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Lead conflict resolution: conduct thorough investigations, mediate disputes, and recommend and enforce fair and consistent resolutions.
- Manage progressive discipline processes in accordance with Company policies. Ensure equitable and consistent practices are applied
- Serve as the point of contact for employee relations matters, providing timely support across multiple geographic areas
- Apply sound judgment and promote practices that align with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
HR Policy, Compliance & Reporting
- Communicate and apply HR policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA).
- Ensure full compliance with safety, reporting, and labor standards common to oil & gas, manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries.
- Maintain accurate and timely HR reporting metrics to identify trends and recommend action.
Employee Development & Engagement
- Plan and deliver training sessions on leadership, performance improvement, and other HR focused activities.
- Conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback, and partner with leadership on retention strategies.
- Support workforce development initiatives tailored to a skilled trade, field-based, or industrial workforce.
Special Projects & Cross-Functional Initiatives
- Lead or contribute to projects such as change management rollouts, system implementations, and continuous process improvements.
- Represent HR in executive and administrative meetings, presenting updates, insights, and recommendations.
- Manage ad-hoc projects and priorities, adapting to shifting business needs and tight timelines.
- Collaborate across multiple functions to support enterprise-wide initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
This position is 100% work from office and does not offer remote or hybrid work schedules
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience working in oil & gas, manufacturing, energy services, or similar industries
- Proven success supporting a large, matrixed organization or multi-site workforce
- Ability to support large employee populations and groups based in multiple geographic regions with the ability to travel as required
- Preferred: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in an HR generalist or HRBP, with a proven track record in employee relations, performance management, and program administration.
- Comfortable with 25% to 30% travel, including overnight stays, to support field locations and satellite offices.
Technical Proficiency
- Solid experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to extract insights from HR metrics and benchmark studies.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills; able to influence at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Strong project management skills, adept at juggling competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
- Ability to build strong relationships in an operational setting through high visibility, approachability, and hands-on support.
- Capability to navigate the complexities and pace of industrial or field-based environments while maintaining compliance and engagement.
- Comfort operating within established systems and structures typical of larger corporate environments while delivering site-specific HR solutions.
Additional Requirements
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting HR topics to diverse audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a culture of change and to manage multiple competing projects and priorities.
EOE
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education
Experience
- HRBP or Generalist: 8 years (Required)
- oil and gas, manufacturing or energy: 4 years (Required)
Willingness to travel
Work Location: In person
