The HR Manager, People Partners manages the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) function under the direction of the Director, People Partners. This position supervises, coaches, and develops HRBPs to support consistent delivery of employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and retention services in accordance with organizational policies and applicable employment requirements. The HR Manager advises organizational leaders on complex employee relations matters, organizational effectiveness, and workforce challenges. This position ensures HRBPs provide timely, consistent, and proactive support aligned with organizational goals and business needs. The role collaborates with Talent Acquisition and onboarding but does not directly supervise or own those functions.
Your role in Action: Leadership and Team Development- Establish HRBP team goals, service standards, workload priorities, and performance measures aligned with organizational objectives and the direction of the Director, People Partners.
- Coordinate HRBP handoffs and collaboration with Talent Acquisition, onboarding, HR Operations, Total Rewards, and other partners without assuming management responsibility for those functions.
- Establish performance expectations, conduct regular coaching sessions, and support the professional development of HR Business Partners.
- Coordinate HRBP participation in approved organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, restructures, and HR projects that support the agency's mission and workforce strategy.
Strategic Human Resources Partnership - Serve as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations matters.
- Partner with leaders to identify workforce risks and develop proactive solutions to support business objectives.
- Provide guidance on employee relations issues, performance management, organizational change, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Support organizational restructures, reductions in force, and growth initiatives.
Employee Relations & HR Business Partner Oversight - Manage HRBP service delivery and promote consistent application of organizational policies, applicable employment requirements, and approved HR practices.
- Lead or coordinate complex employee relations matters, providing consultation and guidance on investigations, performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns; escalate significant risks to the Director, People Partners and Legal, as appropriate.
- Partner with executive and operational leadership to develop proactive employee relations strategies that foster engagement, accountability, and a positive work culture.
- Oversee HRBP support for performance management, coaching, performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective action, and separations, following approved policies and review requirements.
- Review recommendations related to employee discipline, involuntary separations, reductions in force, reorganizations, and other sensitive employment actions; route recommendations through required leadership and Legal reviews. Exercise approval authority only as formally delegated.
- Utilize workforce metrics and trends analysis to identify recurring employee relations issues and develop action plans to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
Employee Engagement and Retention - Partner with HR Business Partners to analyze employee engagement, turnover, retention trends, and workforce data.
- Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
- Utilize workforce analytics to identify trends and recommend solutions to reduce attrition and improve employee satisfaction.
- Support employee recognition, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
Process Improvement and Compliance - Recommend HR policy updates and develop and maintain HRBP procedures and job aids in coordination with the Director, People Partners and designated policy owners.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Utilize metrics and data analysis to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the People Partner function.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need: Education : - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience: - Five or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including senior-level HR business partner or employee relations responsibilities.
- Three or more years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience providing strategic HR consultation, managing complex employee relations matters, advising leadership, and supporting organizational initiatives.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Ability to analyze workforce data and develop strategic recommendations.
- Excellent communication, consultation, and relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Ability to lead organizational changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
What else you should know: - This posting is associated with position #1051
- This position will be located at 9401 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
