Sr. HR Business Partner

Cotton Holdings

• $110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience
  • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager
  • Experience in multi-site or field operations preferred
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations and investigative processes
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus

Responsibilities

  • Advise leaders on aligning workforce strategies with business goals
  • Manage workforce investigations and disciplinary actions
  • Coach managers on performance management and employee engagement
  • Identify and address organizational challenges with leadership
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies across units
  • Collaborate on enterprise initiatives like culture development
  • Review HR metrics to evaluate and improve initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with executive leadership
  • Focus on strategic HR solutions that align with business needs
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Supportive onboarding process to enhance employee engagement
  • Strong emphasis on workplace safety and culture development
Full Job Description
Sr. HR Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX

Description

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior and executive leadership, operational leaders, and managers across multiple locations and field operations. This position provides hands-on HR leadership and guidance across the full employee lifecycle while ensuring HR strategies, polices and practice align with business objectives and operational needs.

The Sr. HRBP works closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and cross-functional partners to design and deliver value-added HR solutions that support both people and business objectives. This position is based at the Holdings office, facilitating strong collaboration with executive and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a strategic HR advisor to business unit leaders, providing insight and solutions that align workforce strategies with business goals.
  • Conduct and manage workforces investigations and ensure consistent application of disciplinary and corrective action, and conflict resolution.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee engagement, retention, and career development.
  • Partner with leadership to proactively identify and address organizational and workforce challenges.
  • Drive consistency in the interpretation and application of company policies across all business units.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership on enterprise initiatives, including change management, culture development, and process improvement.
  • Review HR metrics and data to evaluate department initiatives and recommend improvements.
  • Support new hire onboarding and orientation efforts to promote strong employee engagement from day one.
  • Advise business leaders on performance improvement strategies to promote accountability and professional development
  • Provide guidance to leaders regarding compensation practices and internal equity
  • Partner with Compensation and HR Leadership on compensation programs, job evaluation and organizational changes
  • Assist with annual benefits communication and open enrollment administration.
  • Promote workplace safety awareness in partnership with HR leadership and the Safety team.
  • Partner with Safety and Operations regarding employee safety, workers' compensation, leave management and other workplace matter.
  • Support changing management efforts, fostering a positive and production workplace culture • Perform other duties as assigned.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Work Experience
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
  • Significant experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager of similar strategic HR role
  • Experience supporting field operations or multi-site environments preferred.


Skills
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, best practices and investigative processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to understand operational priorities.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed to support business unit operations.


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.


Professional Licenses, Accreditations and Certifications
  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus


Knowledge
  • Broad understanding of HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, organizational development, and performance management.
  • Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, including ADA, ADEA, COBRA, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, and related state laws.
  • Experience interpreting and applying company policies in alignment with legal and regulatory standard. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


Personal Traits and Attributes
  • Trusted advisor with strong judgment and integrity.
  • Approachable, empathetic, and able to build credibility across all organizational levels.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
  • Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and organizational needs.
  • Collaborative team player committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
  • Strategic thinker who can balance business needs with employee advocacy


Languages
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus


Disclaimer

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

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