Human Resource Business Partner

MISTRAS Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, aligning people strategies with business objectives to support organizational performance. The role focuses on workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, organizational design, talent strategy, and compliance to enable growth and strengthen business outcomes. This position supports North Field Operations. The work location is open based on the locations the role will support. Travel to locations within the assigned region and to the corporate office is required, along with attending career fairs and other events as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of Human Resources experience.
Expertise in local city and/or state employment laws for the assigned region.
Prior experience with HR strategy, recruitment, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and HRIS.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment with competing demands; strong initiative and self-starter.
Considerable knowledge of HR administration principles and practices, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to multitask, with well-developed organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills.
Professional demeanor and effective oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and PowerPoint, and HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, ADP, UKG, or Workday.
Willingness to travel to locations within the assigned region and to the corporate office, and attend career fairs and other events as needed.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Oil or gas industry experience, with exposure to cross-functional assignments that include Safety, Quality, IT, and Compliance.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of internal customers and the businesses supported.
Partner with leaders to align HR strategy with business goals and policies.
Provide consultative guidance on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and team performance.
Use HR and business data, including AI, to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Mitigate organizational risk through proactive planning and leadership coaching.
Work with the leadership team to execute workforce plans addressing current and future talent needs.
Lead succession planning and build leadership pipelines for critical roles.
Partner with Centers of Excellence in HR, Safety, Compliance, and Quality to align long-term talent strategies.
Work with the Talent Acquisition team to monitor people metrics, including turnover, engagement, and technician utilization.
Drive leadership development initiatives and strengthen management capability.
Participate in the performance management process to support its effectiveness and alignment with business goals.
Support leaders in coaching, feedback, and career development discussions.
Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters.
Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture.
Develop and work with business partners to execute strategies to retain key talent and improve the employee experience.
Ensure effective communication, adoption, and sustainability of organizational changes.
Lead and support change management efforts for strategic initiatives.
Travel to assigned-region locations and the corporate office, and attend career fairs and other events as needed.