HR Business Partner

nVent • Houston, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum HS Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business or related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• 3+ years previous experience in or with human resources is required
• Knowledge of pay and employment laws, practices, and legal requirements
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels within the organization and outside the organization
• Ability to confidently and constructively challenge partners on business decisions, bringing an objective perspective, data-driven insights, and consideration of both business and people impacts

Responsibilities

• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, and site leadership to resolve employee needs and support continuous improvement across the facility.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and leaders, providing timely guidance on HR policies, workplace concerns, employee relations, and day-to-day people needs.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to forecast workforce needs, translate staffing plans into clear hiring priorities, and collaborate with the dedicated recruiter to support timely hiring for frontline and site-based positions.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding to create a welcoming, organized, and consistent experience for new hires.
• Conduct timely, objective, and well-documented workplace investigations, partnering with HR leadership and other appropriate resources when needed.
• Coach leaders through performance management, attendance, corrective action, employee concerns, and other workplace matters while reinforcing accountability and consistent practices.
• Support employee engagement, retention, training, and culture initiatives that strengthen the employee experience and align with what we value.
• Drive post-acquisition HR harmonization by implementing company programs, processes, and practices at the site and supporting leaders and employees through the transition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level