HR Business Partner

Repsol SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol S.A. is seeking a senior HR business partner in the Houston area to serve as strategic advisor to US, Alaska, and Mexico business units. You will align talent and organizational strategies, drive workforce planning, and lead cross-regional projects ensuring governance and operational continuity.

The role requires US work authorization, 5+ years HR experience, and ability to travel to field sites. Spanish language skills are a plus; strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• US work authorization without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher; 5+ years HR experience.
• US recruiting experience; Mexico experience a plus.
• Willing to travel to field sites as needed.
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Independent and proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership with BU leadership across Mexico, Alaska, and US Corporate areas.
• Lead workforce planning, change management, and capability development programs.
• Governance, compliance, and cross-country project delivery within P&O.
• Prepare and present executive reports and workforce analytics to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR or related field

Job description

We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential. Serve as a strategic partner to the Alaska and Mexico Business Units and Corporate functional areas in the United States, aligning business priorities with talent, organizational, and operational strategies. Lead cross-regional initiatives in North America, ensuring governance, project execution excellence, and integrated HR/organizational support that enables business performance, capability development, and operational continuity. Manage, initiate and implement global transversal projects, involving all businesses and business lines in the company. Acts unilaterally and autonomously to support business Directors and employees from around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnership & Organizational Management Serve as the primary advisor to BU leadership in Mexico and Alaska and U.S. Corporate Areas, including P&O, CFO, Compliance, Legal, Corporate Security, Information Technology, and External Relations. Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, change management, succession planning, capability gaps, team dynamics, and talent deployment. Translate business priorities into people and capability strategies that support operational excellence. Lead workforce demand and supply analysis, organizational design, competency frameworks, and capability development plans. Guide leadership teams through reorganizations, transitions, and strategic reviews. Coordinate with corporate expert areas on country-level matters and decisions.
• Talent, Performance & Culture Partner with Corporate HR and BU leadership on performance calibration, talent reviews, development actions, and succession planning. Lead performance conversations, identification of high-potential talent, and readiness-to-promote planning. Manage teams and individuals through quarterly, semi-annual, and annual global programs. Promote company culture, leadership behaviors, and employee engagement programs across regions. Provide leaders with workforce analytics, performance insights, development actions, and access to global tools, frameworks, and corporate initiatives.
• P&O Governance, Compliance & International Projects Ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable labor and regulatory requirements across Mexico and U.S. operations, including Alaska. Serve as an escalation point for sensitive employee relations matters, ethics and compliance topics, and risk mitigation. Implement P&O programs, audits, and governance standards consistently across geographies. Lead international, companywide, and cross-country projects, including process harmonization, organizational programs, capability initiatives, and governance improvements. Manage project scope, schedules, risks, stakeholder communications, reporting, and alignment across Corporate Areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication Build and manage relationships with BU Directors, Asset Managers, Corporate Area leaders, and global P&O stakeholders. Lead communication and coordination across Mexico, Alaska, Houston HQ, and the Madrid Corporate Center to support aligned decision-making. Prepare, maintain, distribute, and coordinate executive reports, briefs, and presentations for regional and global leadership. Provide data-driven insights on workforce analytics, development actions, and performance cycles while connecting leaders with global tools, frameworks, and corporate initiatives.

Qualifications:

• The legal authorization to work in the US for any US employer without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher 5 years plus in the Human Resource field Knowledge of labor relations in the US and Mexico 3 years plus experience in full lifecycle recruiting in the US required; Mexico is a plus.
• Must be available to travel to assigned business field sites and offices as needed.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• Professional integrity and sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran #LI-KT1

At Repsol, more than 24,000 people work with full energy to help build the future. We are a global multi-energy company undergoing a profound transformation, where talent, curiosity and a drive to move forward are at the core of who we are. Here, you will find challenging projects, diverse and international teams, and the opportunity to be part of a real energy transition, driven by innovation, technology and people. We believe in an inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment where every idea counts and every person makes a difference. This is an exciting time for us: if you are inspired by challenges, driven by purpose and eager to grow in a project with real impact, this is the place for you. Now more than ever, we need energy like yours.

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