HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

As an HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for aligning HR policies and practices with the needs and goals of the business units you support. You will also provide guidance and consultation to managers and employees on various HR matters, such as talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion. Role is 100% onsite in NW Houston, TX.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and managers to understand their strategic priorities, challenges, and opportunities, and provide effective HR solutions and recommendations.
• Coach and advise managers and employees on various HR topics, such as career development, feedback, performance improvement, and conflict resolution.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct effective investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process for the business units and functions, ensuring the attraction and hiring of qualified and diverse candidates.
• Support core people processes, such as succession planning, talent reviews, and performance appraisals as well as other HR initiatives and programs that support the business objectives and enhance the employee experience.
• Partner on the design and delivery of organizational development programs and interventions that address the current and future needs of the business and the employees.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, diversity, and respect.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and provide relevant reports and insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other HR functions and teams to ensure alignment and consistency of HR services and practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role in a global and matrixed organization.
• Certification in HR or related field is a plus.
• Workday experience is a big plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with managers and employees at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Competencies

• Business Acumen: interpret external trends, business context, strategy, and operations of the organization and analyse customer needs, and co-creates business strategy and HR solutions that create value and impact to achieve sustainable business results.
• Execution Excellence: deliver impact through practical problem-solving, finding practical solutions to navigate and overcome obstacles; engagement with stakeholders, achieving shared goals using effective interpersonal skills; and purposeful execution, implements actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results.
• People Advocacy: build human-centric organizational cultures that promote performance, productivity and wellbeing, navigating change, and holding the organization to ethical standards, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance, and mitigating people risks.
• Data Literacy: analyse, interpret, and communicate people data to derive actionable insights, inform decision-making, and assess HR's contribution to achieving strategic business objectives.
• Digital Agility: utilize technology to increase the impact of HR and prepare the organization to adopt digital practices.
• Operations: support business operations and managing people to ensure the company achieves its strategic goals. Providing guidance, advice, and support to managers and employees on various HR matters and influence their decisions and actions in a positive and constructive way.
• Leading Self: Has a self-awareness of how actions are perceived and how to respond to feedback. Leading with empathy towards others and understanding the world from their point of view.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.