HR Business Partner

Oxy; Carlsbad (NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with 14% company matching

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Hybrid work schedule

Pregnancy/Bonding Leave & Family Care

Job summary

Oxy is seeking a driven HR intern/analyst to partner with leaders, support talent management and onboarding, and help interpret HR policies. You will coach on performance matters, analyze workforce trends, and drive engagement initiatives.

Hybrid schedule with growth opportunities aligns with our safety-first culture. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s in HR-related fields, maintain a strong GPA, and bring data-savvy Excel capabilities to influence people decisions in a major energy

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree with graduation Dec 2026 – May 2027.
• Minimum 2.85 GPA in overall and major.
• Proactive, results-driven with high learning agility.
• Strong partnership skills with stakeholders in business and HR.
• Solid Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to advise on HR policies and programs.
• Support talent management, workforce planning, and onboarding.
• Assist with employee relations and performance coaching.
• Analyze workforce data and report trends to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with HR COEs and leaders on compliance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership aptitude

Excel skills

Data analysis

Pivot tables

V-lookups

Analytical mindset

Education

Master’s degree in HR Management / related field

Tools

Excel Formulas

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Essential Job Duties:

• Partner with leaders and employees to provide guidance on HR policies, programs and employee-related matters.
• Support talent management activities, including workforce planning, employee development, retention, and onboarding initiatives.
• Assist with employee relations and performance management processes by providing coaching, policy interpretation, and issue resolution support.
• Analyze and report workforce data and trends to support business decisions and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR centers of expertise and business leaders to implement engagement, change management, and compliance initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching
• Relocation Assistance if applicable
• 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!
• Hybrid work schedule
• Pregnancy/Bonding Leave and Family Care Leave

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Industrial & Labor Relations, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field with a graduation date in December 2026 – May 2027
• Must have at least a 2.85 GPA overall and in major
• Proactive and results-driven individual who has high learning agility and is resourceful and innovative.
• Leadership aptitude, including the ability to collaborate and establish strong partnerships with stakeholders in the business and HR teams
• Strong Excel skills; ability to manipulate and analyze data using pivot tables, v-lookups, and Excel formulas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical capabilities, advanced statistics skills, leverages data to generate insights and drive evidence-based recommendations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.