Human Resources Business Partner

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

32d•$126,400 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Anacortes, Washington. Working under minimal supervision and with a high level of accountability, this person leads complex, high-level Human Resources projects and processes for a site or large client group. The role identifies and resolves conflicts between business and HR demands; progression to this level depends on business needs. This is an onsite role with a 9/80 schedule. The work is primarily office-based, with occasional refinery visits and up to 10% travel by land and air. Depending on assignment, the work environment may include a petroleum refinery, warehouse or plant, and outdoor settings, with exposure to varying weather and road conditions. The position leads project teams and may provide informal or formal leadership to other HR professionals. HF Sinclair produces and markets fuels and specialty products and operates refineries across several U.S. states. The company emphasizes safety, integrity, teamwork, ownership, and inclusion through its One HF Sinclair Culture.

Requirements

At least five years of related Human Resources experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related technical discipline, or five years of related work experience in lieu of the degree.
Understand the business from technical and commercial perspectives.
Use knowledge of the business, including refining and lubricants, to make effective HR decisions.
Achieve results despite setbacks and challenges, and create systems focused on delivering results.
Communicate opposing views in a way that wins others over while balancing being right with maintaining relationships.
Take on difficult, ambiguous assignments with a can-do attitude and challenge the status quo when appropriate.
Research and experiment when facing unfamiliar challenges and extract lessons from setbacks.
Have advanced knowledge of HR principles and apply that knowledge to the company.
Have advanced proficiency with spreadsheet, presentation, and word-processing applications.
Handle confidential information, including Protected Health Information, and comply with applicable HIPAA regulations.
Read and appropriately interpret information from multiple sources.
Meet the physical requirements of standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing and/or pulling up to 10 pounds, and wearing personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Human Resources Business Partner in a unionized industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, GRP, CEBS, or similar external certifications.

Responsibilities

Ensure HF Sinclair policies and procedures are followed; interpret them and communicate them appropriately to promote employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives.
Support employee and labor relations matters under general oversight of more experienced staff in union or non-union environments, including dispute resolution, bargaining, grievance administration, and Union Committee action items.
Investigate employee issues, formulate conclusions, and drive resolution consistent with legal guidance, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and company policy.
Review and update Human Resources policies and procedures as needed to keep them current.
Depending on assignment, lead the site Community Relations Program and/or Community Advisory Panel to help improve the company’s image within the community.
Propose, secure approval for, and implement HR systems that resolve complex business or human resources challenges.
Independently lead cross-functional teams, including teams outside the incumbent’s area of expertise.
Coach and mentor managers on navigating employment issues appropriately.
Constructively challenge and lead the business and internal HR processes.
Administer and coordinate HR policies and procedures as needed by the business.
Complete special assignments or tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Lead project teams and provide informal or formal leadership to other Human Resources professionals.