HR Business Partner

Oxy; Carlsbad (NM); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Oxy, a leading energy company, seeks an HR Business Partner to join the US Onshore Resources and Carbon Management (ORCM) team. You will guide leaders on HR policies, support talent management, onboarding, and employee relations, and analyze workforce data to drive decisions.

The role requires collaboration with HR centers of expertise and business leaders to implement engagement and change initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, relocation assistance if applicable, and a 9/80

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in HRM, Business Management, or related field with graduation 2026–2027.
• Must have minimum 2.85 GPA overall and in major.
• Strong learning agility, proactive and results-driven, with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide guidance on HR policies and employee matters.
• Support talent management, workforce planning, onboarding, and development initiatives.
• Assist with employee relations and performance management through coaching and policy interpretation.
• Analyze workforce data and trends to support decisions and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR centers of expertise and business leaders on engagement and change initiatives.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in HR/related field

Tools

Excel

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:

The HR Business Partner will be part of the Human Resources team supporting the US Onshore Resources and Carbon Management (ORCM) business segment.

• 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 fieldwith 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.