Human Resources Business Partner

Association-For-Materials-Protection-and-Performance; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPP is seeking an HR Business Partner to support core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, performance management, and employee relations. The role will streamline HR processes across the organization from its Houston-based hybrid work location.

The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of HR experience (or 7–10 years with a high school diploma), strong knowledge of employment law, and proficiency with Paycom.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 7 to 10 years in an HR role.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, recruiting, performance management, and benefits administration.
• Strong proficiency in Paycom.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Solid analytical skills, including comfort with HR metrics, ratios, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and HR inquiries.
• Maintain personnel records, data accuracy and generate reports in the HRIS.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage full cycle recruitment, including posting open roles, maintaining and creating position seats in the system, job postings, screening candidates, and extending job offers.
• Manage pre-employment checks and hiring related compliance.
• Facilitate a consistent, compliant new hire onboarding process.
• Support performance review cycles, goal tracking, and manager training.
• Conduct investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed.
• Administer the LMS, including assignments, completions, and reporting.
• Track required training, including safety, harassment prevention, and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policy.
• Support FMLA, ADA, and leave administration, including tracking and documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR best practices and employment law updates.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing as needed.
• Contribute to internal communications that strengthen workplace culture.

Job description

SUMMARYThe HR Business Partner supports core HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, performance management, and employee relations, while helping streamline and modernize HR processes across the organization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the first point of contact for employee questions and HR inquiriesMaintain personnel records, data accuracy and generate reports in the HRISEnsure consistent application of HR policies and proceduresManage full cycle recruitment, including posting open roles, maintaining and creating position seats in the system, job postings, screening candidates, and extending job offersManage pre-employment checks and hiring related complianceFacilitate a consistent, compliant new hire onboarding processSupport performance review cycles, goal tracking, and manager trainingConduct investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations as neededAdminister the LMS, including assignments, completions, and reportingTrack required training, including safety, harassment prevention, and certificationsEnsure compliance with employment law and company policySupport FMLA, ADA, and leave administration, including tracking and documentationMaintain current knowledge of HR best practices and employment law updatesProvide backup support for payroll processing as neededContribute to internal communications that strengthen workplace cultureWORK LOCATIONHybrid, based in Houston, TXEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE3 to 5 years of HR experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 7 to 10 years in an HR roleSHRM-CP or PHR certification preferredStrong knowledge of employment law, recruiting, performance management, and benefits administrationStrong proficiency in Paycom requiredExcellent organizational, written and verbal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretionSKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret policy, prepare clear documentation, and present information to employees at all levels. Solid analytical skills, including comfort with HR metrics, ratios, and reporting. Sound judgment and problem-solving ability in situations with limited standardization.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSStandard professional office environment with periodic travel to the Houston office. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Occasional extended hours to support key projects or events.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENTIt is the policy of AMPP to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. AMPP complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests. AMPP maintains a professional workplace free of harassment for all candidates and employees.