Global HR Business Partner - NA & LATAM Operations

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in Sugar Land, TX, seeks an HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with North America service operations and the Mexico/Canada region. You will partner with leaders to influence talent decisions and coach managers across a multinational portfolio.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and Workday familiarity. Travel up to 15% and visa sponsorship not required are expected. We value inclusion and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR-related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years HR experience in a client-facing role, covering multiple HR disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional and employee-relations settings.
• Experience supporting field-based or service-focused teams preferred.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders in Mexico and Canada, including familiarity with country-specific employment practices and cultural considerations, strongly preferred.
• Workday experience a plus; multinational company background desirable.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and align HR strategies with operational goals.
• Influence key talent and workforce decisions by providing insights, coaching, and recommendations.
• Balance business needs with organizational HR policies and practices, maintaining consistency and fairness.
• Serve as the primary HR partner for North America Service Operations as well as the Mexico and Canada region, adapting HR programs and guidance to local business and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with local leaders, regional outside employment counsel, and internal stakeholders to support consistent and effective people practices across both countries.
• Provide day-to-day coaching to managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, and talent management.
• Support employees through the employee life cycle, ensuring a positive and consistent HR experience.
• Develop initiatives that improve employee engagement across a mobile, customer-facing workforce.
• Lead and support HR project-based activities such as performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning, and training initiatives.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with leaders to implement development solutions.
• Act as a change agent, supporting organizational transformation and adoption of new ways of working.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR generalist experience

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR-related discipline

Tools

Workday

Job description

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in Sugar Land, TX, seeks an HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with North America service operations and the Mexico/Canada region. You will partner with leaders to influence talent decisions and coach managers across a multinational portfolio.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and Workday familiarity. Travel up to 15% and visa sponsorship not required are expected. We value inclusion and global collaboration.