Senior HR Manager - International

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Manager is a strategic HR leader who oversees international HR initiatives and supports domestic and global projects, including mergers and acquisitions, HR due diligence, organizational integrations, and employee transitions. The role partners with business leaders, HR business partners, and HR Centers of Excellence to advance people strategies, organizational effectiveness, growth, and business results. It reports to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources. The position advises global business operations and international expansion on employee relations, talent and performance management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and country-specific employment laws and practices. It partners with local unions and labor stakeholders where applicable and supports international talent strategies, organizational changes, workforce initiatives, and employee experience programs across regions and countries. The Senior HR Manager leads and supports HR due diligence and people strategies for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations, as well as compensation initiatives, policy harmonization, process improvements, market entry, workforce establishment, and employee mobility. In collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence, legal counsel, and business leaders, the role develops globally aligned HR policies and practices while accounting for local laws and cultural considerations. The role also drives HR business partner initiatives such as change management, organizational design, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership development, and workforce optimization. It provides guidance on complex domestic and international HR matters, leads workplace investigations and employee relations cases, and promotes an inclusive, high-performance culture. Employment-related decisions must comply with company policy, international employment standards, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and applicable local regulations.

Requirements

Maintain company and employee confidentiality, exercise sound judgment with sensitive information, and appropriately protect proprietary information.
Advanced knowledge or application of HR policies and procedures and federal, state, and local employment laws.
Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines, manage competing priorities and complex situations, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor.
Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations and develop clear, concise reports and communications.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, coach, and advise leaders and employees and facilitate sound decision-making.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional extended travel to remote locations and overnight stays.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive Human Resources experience in Employee Relations or a Senior HR Business Partner-type role.
5 or more years supporting international employee populations.
3 or more years leading and overseeing complex, end-to-end workplace investigations.
3 or more years managing a team of HR professionals.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing HR support and business operations across Latin America.
Knowledge of country-specific labor laws, statutory benefits, leave requirements, terminations, and works councils, where applicable.
Experience managing immigration matters, including work authorization, visa sponsorship, and coordination with immigration counsel.
Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Experience supporting multi-state and/or international HR operations.
Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) experience.

Responsibilities

Advise global business operations and international expansion efforts on employee relations, talent management, performance management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and country-specific employment practices and compliance.
Partner with local unions and labor relations stakeholders, as applicable, to support positive employee relations and compliance.
Develop and execute international talent strategies, organizational changes, workforce planning initiatives, and employee experience programs across multiple regions and countries.
Maintain collaborative partnerships with HRBP leadership, business leadership, and other stakeholders to align people strategies with business objectives and organizational priorities.
Lead or support HR due diligence, workforce impact assessments, employee transitions, and post-transaction people strategies for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
Drive compensation initiatives, policy harmonization, process improvements, and other business-critical programs that support growth and scalability.
Provide HR leadership for international market entry, workforce establishment, employee mobility, and coordination with internal and external partners to meet local employment requirements.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, legal counsel, and business leaders to develop and implement globally aligned HR policies, programs, and practices that account for local regulations and cultural considerations.
Drive HR business partner initiatives across geographically dispersed teams, including change management, organizational design, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership development, and workforce optimization.
Provide consultation on complex domestic and international matters, including policy interpretation, employee relations, disciplinary actions, retention, talent development, employment practices, and compliance.
Lead workplace investigations and employee relations matters, ensuring documentation, timely resolution, and adherence to company policies and local labor laws.
Promote an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports employee engagement and alignment with company values across global operations.
Make employment-related decisions consistent with company policies, international employment standards, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and applicable local regulations, mitigating risk and ensuring equitable treatment.