HR Business Partner/People Manager

Worley Group, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Collaborative working environment

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a full-time People Business Partner based in Baton Rouge, LA. This role involves managing talent effectively, workforce planning, and overseeing the HR policy application. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive compensation packages, and focuses on a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients at all levels.
• Certified Human Resource Professional designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a business partner and advisor regarding business decisions.
• Manages life-cycle of employment from onboarding to exits.
• Establishes base salaries using market data.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Change management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Worley, US and Advisian is seeking a full‑time People (HR) Business Partner to provide support to the US Gulf Coast Baton Rouge business. The People Business Partner will play a key role in enabling leaders to manage their talent effectively and will act as consultant and business partner to assigned client groups. Working collaboratively and utilizing a client‑focused approach, the People Business Partner will contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery to the business. The People Business Partner will also support the implementation of other critical people initiatives to drive and support profitable business growth and operate in alignment with the company values, the initiatives of the business region and the Centers of Excellence. This position has the possibility to work in a hybrid mode, with office work Baton Rouge, LA. The position may also require minimal travel to our Houston office

Responsibilities

• Acts as a business partner, subject matter expert, advisor and coach regarding business decisions including:
• Workforce planning and talent acquisition
• Mobility
• HR Policy application and interpretation
• Diversity, equality & inclusion
• Remuneration and reward
• Organizational design
• Talent management, succession planning, retention, engagement
• Employee relations, legal issues, etc.
• Ready, Response and Recover (R3) support
• Manages life‑cycle of employment from onboarding to exits; Manages life‑cycle of employment from onboarding to exits.
• Establish base salaries for new hires and promotions using market data and established compensation strategy.
• Participate in the implementation of organization‑wide programs and initiatives.
• Develop, maintain and recommend changes to meet the needs of the organization.
• Participate in the annual performance management process, and providing training as necessary.
• Maintain and foster business relationships to enable collaboration with all levels of the organization ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Act as a true business partner to our Business Leaders and Stakeholders, providing relevant and timely coaching and advice, challenging and influencing behaviors and acting as a business ally.
• Work with leaders to encourage and foster a high performing culture.
• Implement and maintain Human Resources and Employee Relations policies and processes as required.
• Ensuring client satisfaction through responsiveness, follow‑up, and thorough communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in EPC/EPCM experience, and can demonstrate proficiency in change management, organizational design, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients at all levels of the organization and influence decisions.
• Ability to establish credibility quickly and be decisive utilizing well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated professional and emotional maturity and judgment to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Self‑starter and able to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Previous experiences working in a multi‑location environment is an asset.
• Results oriented with solid time management/organization skills.
• Growth Mindset with ability to shift and pivot in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) designation would be an asset.
• Previous experience working in a Shared Services model would be an asset.

What We Offer You

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Worley.