HR BUSINESS PARTNER

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

HR BUSINESS PARTNER# Careers at Yokogawa## HR BUSINESS PARTNERApply: Sugar Land: Full time: Posted Today: R-13543**Not just a job, but a career**Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.**About the Team** Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to \"co-innovate tomorrow\". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do. **Responsibilities** Strategic Partnership * 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. Employee Relations & Engagement * 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. Talent & Organizational Development * 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.HR Operations & Administration * Partner with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of HR services.* Support compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company requirements in Mexico and Canada, partnering with subject-matter experts as needed.* Coordinate cross-border HR processes and communications in English and Spanish to ensure accessible, timely support for leaders and employees. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR-related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).* 5+ years of 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. Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa about our Employee Referral process!