HR Business Partner

Yokogawa•Sugar Land, TX

10d

About The Position

Yokogawa is seeking an HR Business Partner to support North America Service Operations and the Mexico and Canada regions. The role partners with business leaders to align HR strategies with operational priorities, advise on workforce and talent decisions, and deliver consistent people practices while accounting for local business and workforce needs. The HR Business Partner collaborates with local leaders, regional outside employment counsel, and internal stakeholders across both countries. The position provides manager coaching and employee lifecycle support, develops engagement initiatives for a mobile, customer-facing workforce, and leads or supports performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning, training, and organizational change. It also coordinates HR service delivery, supports compliance with employment laws and company requirements in Mexico and Canada, and communicates cross-border HR processes in English and Spanish. Travel of up to 15% may be required.

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.
Professional fluency in English and Spanish, including communication in employee-relations settings.
Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 is desirable.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and align HR strategies with operational goals.
Provide insights, coaching, and recommendations to influence talent and workforce decisions.
Balance business needs with 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 regions, adapting HR programs and guidance to local needs.
Collaborate with local leaders, regional outside employment counsel, and internal stakeholders to support effective people practices across Mexico and Canada.
Coach managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, and talent management.
Support employees throughout the employee life cycle and help ensure a positive, consistent HR experience.
Develop initiatives to improve engagement across a mobile, customer-facing workforce.
Lead and support HR project 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, engaging subject-matter experts as needed.
Coordinate cross-border HR processes and communications in English and Spanish.
Travel up to 15%.