Human Resources Business Partner

Formentera Operations; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Formentera Operations LLC in Austin, Texas, is seeking a proactive Human Resources Business Partner to support the administration, benefits, payroll, learning and development, and employee relations in an in-office role.

The role will lead the organization’s transition to a new HRIS, partnering with IT and vendors, managing data migration and training, and serving as a trusted resource across HR functions while building strong relationships within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 4+ years HR experience with exposure to system analytics, benefits, training, employee relations, and payroll.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and payroll regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• High attention to detail with payroll and benefits data.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, Rippling).

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, voluntary and retirement plans.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs for employee growth.
• Advise managers on performance management, discipline, and policy compliance.
• Support payroll processes and data entry, audits, and reconciliation as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

ADP

Rippling

Job description

Position:Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Austin, TX

Job Id:178

# of Openings:1

Human Resources Business Partner– Austin, TX – In Office

Summary:

We are looking for a proactive HR professional responsible for supporting the administrative and operations activities of the Human Resources department. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees across core areas: data management, benefits administration, learning and development programs and employee relations. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience. We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees across four core areas: benefits administration, learning and development programs, employee relations, and payroll support. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

As a key first initiative, this role will play an active part in the organization's transition to a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS). The selected candidate will be expected to hit the ground running in supporting this effort while building relationships and establishing themselves across all core HR functions.

Initial Priority – HRIS Implementation

As a key first initiative, this role will play an active part in the organization's transition to a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS). As such, the selected candidate’s experience with system migrations is essential and will be expected to:

• Partner with HR leadership, IT, and vendors to support the implementation and rollout of the new HRIS platform
• Assist in data migration, system configuration, and testing to ensure accuracy and functionality
• Help develop and deliver end-user training to ensure a smooth adoption across the organization
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers during the transition period, troubleshooting issues and answering questions
• Contribute to the documentation of new processes and workflows within the system

Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, voluntary and retirement plans
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and resolve issues with benefits providers
• Coordinate open enrollment processes, ensuring employees have the information and support needed to make informed decisions
• Monitor benefits utilization and make recommendations to leadership for program improvements and other employee perks

Learning & Development

• Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs that support employee growth and organizational goals
• Partner with managers to identify skills gaps and develop targeted learning solutions
• Manage the onboarding experience to ensure new hires are set up for success
• Maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives using data and employee feedback

Employee Relations

• Act as a trusted resource for employees navigating workplace concerns, conflicts, or policy questions
• Conduct fair and thorough investigations into employee complaints or misconduct
• Advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations in line with company policy and employment law
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture through proactive engagement and communication

Payroll Support

• Serve as a backup to the primary payroll administrator, processing payroll accurately and on time when needed
• Assist with payroll data entry, timesheet audits, and reconciliation as required
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all payroll records
• Discretion and confidentiality – handles sensitive employee and payroll information with the utmost professionalism and integrity
• Attention to detail – maintains accuracy and thoroughness when managing benefits data, payroll records, and employee information
• Communication – clearly conveys information to employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Employee advocacy – balances the needs of the organization while genuinely supporting employee wellbeing and experience
• Organizational skills – manages multiple priorities and deadlines across benefits, training, payroll, and employee relations simultaneously

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4+ years of HR experience, with exposure to system analytics, benefits, training, employee relations, and payroll
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and payroll regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll and benefits data
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Rippling or similar)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing or facilitating employee training programs
• Active participation in HRIS deployment or system migration projects
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Prior experience serving as a payroll backup or administrator
• Background in the oil & gas or energy industry

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• This position is primarily sedentary, with regular requirements to communicate verbally and listen. The employee will frequently need to stand, walk, handle objects with their hands, and reach with their arms.
• Close visual acuity is required to view a computer screen, read, transcribe, and analyze data.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be necessary.
• Sufficient manual dexterity is needed to operate a computer keyboard and related equipment.
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• 100% Employer covered health insurance premiums.
• 401K with 4% employer match

About Us:

Formentera Operations LLC is the operator for Formentera Partners, which is an energy focused, private equity strategy founded by Bryan Sheffield, Blake London, and Paul Treadwell in 2020, based in Austin, Texas. Formentera responsibly acquires and optimizes producing oil and gas assets in onshore United States basins.

Formentera is intentional and deliberate in cultivating our culture. We seek people who are not only exceptional within their own skills and aptitudes, but who also care deeply about supporting each other’s growth and embracing the value that diverse teams, ideas and opinions create. Operating with integrity and treating each other well at all times are foundational pillars at Formentera.

Formentera provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law where we employ. Formentera will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that Formentera does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed recruitment services agreement, Formentera will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Formentera explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring manager(s), are deemed to be property of Formentera.

NOTE: Formentera is not able to consider candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.