Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner will lead strategic and day-to-day HR operations for the Houston Branch office, overseeing all HR initiatives, processes, workforce planning, and programs. Core HR responsibilities include employee relations support and coaching, performance management, talent development, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. The role will initially support the Houston Branch, with scope gradually expanding to include the Tempe Branch office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management, along with the ability to influence people leaders and work independently in a fast-paced operational environment. The role will initially support the Houston Branch, with responsibilities gradually expanding to include the Tempe, AZ Branch office. The Houston office is located at 4700 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77041. This position requires an in-office presence Monday through Friday. Key Responsibilities: Workforce/Performance/Talent Management Coach and advise managers on all people related matters in talent acquisition, onboarding orientation, performance management and talent development, employee engagement, change management, rewards recognition, career progression, and more. Partner with department leaders and managers to provide direction in handling and resolving employee relations and performance management issues. Coach managers on counseling best practices and the progressive discipline process. Conduct thorough investigations and handle all documentation, escalation, and communication in a timely manner. Facilitate annual performance management evaluation process to ensure office completion. Identify areas for improvement and recommend training as needed. Ensure the office organizational structure supports a growth mindset. Conduct exit interviews to prevent turnover and to understand the reason behind it. Monitor new hire turnover and collect candidate onboarding experience feedback. Change Management Champion and lead the deployment of HR initiatives such as talent assessments, annual performance reviews, succession management, engagement action planning and more for the local office. Build and maintain strong business relationships with branch management to proactively communicate and implement change initiatives. Talent Acquisition Manage the full cycle recruitment process to include requisition creation, job posting/advertising, candidate sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing and selection and timely correspondence and feedback to applicants and hiring managers. Partner with department heads and hiring managers to forecast and build a pipeline of qualified candidates to support the business strategy. Onboarding Coordinate, facilitate, and manage the onboarding process to create engaging experience for team members entering new roles, both internally and externally. Ensure the completion and accuracy of all onboarding/new hire forms according to company policy and regulatory requirements. Process new hire and transfer related transactions within our HR system and other reference tools. Compliance Ensure office compliance with Company policy and federal/state employment laws. Partner with the HR COE team, when applicable, to eliminate risk and potential Company liability. Anticipate new legislation and proactively suggest solutions to ensure compliance. Performs other duties as required by management.