Crescent Energy is seeking a proactive Sr. HR Generalist to support our growing organization. This role will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders across both field and corporate functions, delivering high-impact HR support that aligns talent strategies with operational goals. The HR Generalist will help drive performance, enable leadership effectiveness, and foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
As we continue to expand, so does our need for world-class talent-and that's where our HR team plays a critical role. Crescent's HR Operations function is being thoughtfully designed as a high-impact, consultative partner to the business, capable of supporting both field and corporate needs in a quickly growing business. We are building a modern, agile HR model that balances strategic workforce planning with best-in-class employee experience and data-driven decision making.
Joining Crescent means becoming part of a performance-driven culture where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the HR function, work directly with senior leaders, and grow your career alongside a fast-moving, entrepreneurial organization. If you're energized by the challenge of building and scaling HR strategies in a high-growth oil and gas environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership
• Partner with business leaders to align HR initiatives with organizational goals, using data and insight to drive talent outcomes.
• Collaborate on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies, using tools within Workday to inform and support decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor and change agent during business transformation, M&A, or restructuring efforts.
• Lead M&A organizational design and people selection in partnership with the HR Operations Team.
Talent Management & Development
• Guide end-to-end talent processes, including headcount planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding, in partnership with HR Generalists and Recruiting.
• Facilitate talent reviews, calibrations, and development conversations using Workday's talent and performance modules.
• Identify upskilling needs and work with the Learning & Development team to deliver effective programs for both exempt and hourly populations.
Employee Relations & Engagement
• Lead complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion, conducting timely investigations and recommending resolutions aligned with company policies and employment law.
• Provide real-time coaching to managers on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement by facilitating feedback loops and supporting actions based on survey insights and workforce analytics.
Performance Management & Total Rewards
• Coach leaders on performance management best practices, supporting mid-year and annual review processes in Workday.
• Support the development and administration of compensation and recognition programs, ensuring alignment with performance outcomes and market benchmarks.
• Contribute to pay equity analysis and workforce planning strategies
HR Policy, Compliance & Systems
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws; provide HR policy interpretation and lead policy updates as needed.
• Partner with the HR team and legal to ensure consistent, compliant, and culturally aligned people practices across business units.
• Serve as a functional expert in Workday HCM, using it to audit data, drive process improvements, and enhance self-service for managers and employees.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
• 7+ years of progressive experience in HR or equivalent role
• Demonstrated experience advising leaders and resolving employee relations matters
• Proven ability to operate with high integrity, discretion, and judgment, especially when handling sensitive issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience and comfort with leading initiatives independently
• HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)
Preferred Qualifications
• Working knowledge of Workday
• Experience supporting a workforce that includes corporate, field-based, exempt, and hourly employees
• Background in the oil and gas, energy, or industrial sectors
• Experience in M&A integration and/or organizational change management
