HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Yokogawa•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Yokogawa is seeking an HR Business Partner to support North America Service Operations and the Mexico and Canada region. The role partners with leaders to align HR strategies with operational priorities and provides coaching, recommendations, and insight on talent and workforce decisions. It balances business needs with company HR policies while adapting HR guidance and programs to local workforce needs. The HR Business Partner supports employee relations and engagement, talent and organizational development, and HR operations. The position coaches managers, supports employees throughout the employee life cycle, leads or supports HR initiatives such as performance and talent reviews, succession planning, and training, and helps drive organizational change. It also coordinates cross-border HR processes and communications in English and Spanish and partners with stakeholders and subject-matter experts on compliance with applicable employment requirements in Mexico and Canada. Yokogawa is a global provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems, and industrial services. It has 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries and describes its mission as “co-innovate tomorrow.” Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Travel may be required up to 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or an HR-related discipline.
At least 5 years of HR experience in a client-facing role covering multiple HR disciplines.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in professional and employee-relations settings.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience supporting field-based or service-focused teams preferred.
Experience supporting employees and leaders in Mexico and Canada, including familiarity with country-specific employment practices and cultural considerations, strongly preferred.
Workday experience is a plus.
Multinational company background desirable.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and align HR strategies with operational goals.
Influence talent and workforce decisions by providing insights, coaching, and recommendations.
Balance business needs with organizational HR policies and practices while maintaining consistency and fairness.
Serve as the primary HR partner for North America Service Operations and the Mexico and Canada region, adapting HR programs and guidance to local business and workforce needs.
Collaborate with local leaders, regional outside employment counsel, and internal stakeholders to support consistent and effective people practices across Mexico and Canada.
Coach managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, and talent management.
Support employees through the employee life cycle and help provide a positive, consistent HR experience.
Develop initiatives to improve engagement across a mobile, customer-facing workforce.
Lead and support project-based HR activities, including performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning, and training initiatives.
Identify skill gaps and partner with leaders to implement development solutions.
Support organizational transformation and adoption of new ways of working.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of HR services.
Support compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company requirements in Mexico and Canada, partnering with subject-matter experts as needed.
Coordinate cross-border HR processes and communications in English and Spanish to provide accessible, timely support for leaders and employees.