HR Business Partner

nVent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Well-being program

Legal & identity theft protection

Job summary

nVent in Houston, TX seeks an HR professional to partner with Payroll, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, and site leadership to support workforce needs and drive continuous improvement at the facility. The role focuses on employee relations, onboarding, investigations, and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities include coaching leaders on performance, managing workplace matters, and driving HR harmonization post-acquisition to align with company programs and practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years HR experience required.
• Knowledge of pay and employment laws, practices, and legal requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to collaborate across levels.
• Ability to provide data-driven insights and constructively challenge decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, and site leadership to resolve employee needs and support continuous improvement at the facility.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and leaders on HR policies, workplace concerns, and day-to-day needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Conduct workplace investigations with HR leadership and other resources as needed.
• Coach leaders through performance management, attendance, disciplinary actions, and employee concerns.
• Support engagement, retention, training, and culture initiatives that strengthen the employee experience.
• Drive HR harmonization post-acquisition by implementing programs and supporting leaders and employees through the transition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration across levels

Data-driven insights

Challenge business decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

HS Diploma

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, and site leadership to resolve employee needs and support continuous improvement across the facility. Serve as the first point of contact for employees and leaders, providing timely guidance on HR policies, workplace concerns, employee relations, and day-to-day people needs. Partner with the Plant Manager to forecast workforce needs, translate staffing plans into clear hiring priorities, and collaborate with the dedicated recruiter to support timely hiring for frontline and site-based positions. Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding to create a welcoming, organized, and consistent experience for new hires. Conduct timely, objective, and well-documented workplace investigations, partnering with HR leadership and other appropriate resources when needed. Coach leaders through performance management, attendance, corrective action, employee concerns, and other workplace matters while reinforcing accountability and consistent practices. Support employee engagement, retention, training, and culture initiatives that strengthen the employee experience and align with what we value. Drive post-acquisition HR harmonization by implementing company programs, processes, and practices at the site and supporting leaders and employees through the transition.

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum HS Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business or related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• 3+ years previous experience in or with human resources is required
• Knowledge of pay and employment laws, practices, and legal requirements
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels within the organization and outside the organization
• Ability to confidently and constructively challenge partners on business decisions, bringing an objective perspective, data-driven insights, and consideration of both business and people impacts

Location: Houston, TX Facility Side of town: Northwest Houston Area: Around the Antoine Dr / SH-249 corridor

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees Benefit Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.