Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Motiva • Port Arthur, TX

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About The Position

Motiva is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Human Resources Business Partner for its Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. The role works closely with site and organizational leaders to develop people strategies that support business priorities, provide data-driven insights, and foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. It provides strategic guidance and hands-on HR support across employee relations, organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management, while connecting the business with HR specialty teams. The successful candidate brings a strong understanding of HR best practices, consulting and communication skills, and helps ensure HR practices align with company policies and applicable employment laws and regulations. A bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment are required; labor relations experience in a unionized environment is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience working in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa.

Nice To Haves

• Labor Relations experience in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support site priorities and Motiva’s business objectives.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day HR advice to assigned departments, helping leaders address people-related challenges and build effective teams.
• Coach managers on employee relations matters and performance management, promoting consistent practices aligned with company policies and applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Support productive working relationships with represented employees, including advising on collective bargaining agreement interpretation and union communications.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify current and future workforce needs, assess capability gaps, and develop plans to address them.
• Guide talent development and succession planning discussions, helping leaders identify employee strengths, development opportunities, and future leadership needs.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, team structure, and role alignment to support business effectiveness and changing operational needs.
• Support organizational change by helping leaders assess impacts, plan transitions, and adapt HR strategies, programs, and practices.
• Partner with Benefits, Compensation, Recruitment, Talent Development, and HRIS teams to coordinate HR services and address business and employee needs.
• Consult with leaders on rewards, training, leadership development, and culture to align people practices with organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

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