Human Resources Business Partner

Boardwalk Pipelines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, based in Houston, TX, is hiring an HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted HR partner across corporate functions on-site in Houston. The role includes change management, talent and workforce planning, and HR compliance, with travel to Owensboro, KY about 25% of the time.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, COEs, and stakeholders to drive consistent HR practices, guided by workforce metrics and employee feedback.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressive HR roles such as HRBP, HR Generalist, or similar.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees across HR functions (ER, performance, talent, planning).
• Ability to provide HR guidance balancing business needs and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Independence, judgement, and escalation when needed.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned corporate functions, building relationships with leaders and employees.
• Manage day-to-day employee matters across client groups, coordinating with HR Manager.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, development, organizational changes.
• Support change management initiatives, including new systems, processes, policies, and adoption.
• Assist with talent management, succession and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other HR COEs on staffing needs.
• Identify concerns, recommend solutions, and communicate risks to HR leadership.
• Use HR data and engagement metrics to identify trends and support action planning.
• Maintain relationships across locations to ensure consistent HR support.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and company policies.
• Document employee matters and HR activities with proper follow-through.
• Own assigned HR projects and coordinate with stakeholders to completion.
• Travel to Owensboro, KY ~25% to maintain alignment.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

HR data analysis

Communication

Change management

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boardwalk Pipelines is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner based in Houston, TX (onsite). In this role, you will serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees across assigned corporate functions, helping guide people decisions throughout the employee lifecycle. You will also support change management, talent and workforce planning, and HR compliance, partnering across the Houston and Owensboro, KY offices.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and cross-functional stakeholders to bring consistency to HR practices while using workforce metrics and employee feedback to drive practical action planning. The role includes opportunity to take ownership of HR projects, maintain confidential matters with discretion, and travel to Owensboro about 25% of the time to stay aligned across locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR Business Partner for assigned corporate functions by building strong relationships with leaders and employees and understanding business priorities and workforce needs.
• Independently manage day-to-day employee matters and HR activities across client groups, maintaining regular communication and alignment with the HR Manager.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, employee development, organizational changes, and other employee lifecycle matters, escalating complex or higher-risk issues as appropriate.
• Support change management initiatives, including implementation of new systems, processes, policies, and ways of working, and help drive communication, employee understanding, and adoption.
• Support leaders and HR COEs on talent management, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other HR COEs to support recruiting, staffing, and workforce needs.
• Proactively identify employee and organizational concerns, recommend solutions, and communicate emerging issues or risks to HR leadership.
• Use HR data, workforce metrics, and employee feedback, including engagement survey results, to identify trends, provide recommendations, and support action planning.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with HR colleagues and business partners across locations to ensure consistent HR support and practices.
• Partner with leaders, Legal, and HR leadership to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of employee matters and HR activities, ensuring appropriate follow-through and resolution.
• Own assigned HR projects and initiatives by coordinating with stakeholders and driving activities through completion.
• Travel to the Owensboro, KY office to support leaders and employees, strengthen working relationships, and maintain alignment across locations.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion and sound judgment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar role.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees across key HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational effectiveness, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound HR guidance and recommendations while balancing business needs, employee considerations, and company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when matters require additional guidance or escalation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, solving problems, and taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office applications, including ability to analyze and communicate HR data.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Technologies

• HRIS
• Microsoft Office
• Dayforce

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

• Experience in the midstream oil and gas industry, supporting corporate functions such as Finance, IT, Legal, Commercial, or other professional groups.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a complex, multi-location organization.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Work Location and Travel

• Based in the Houston, TX office (onsite).
• Travel to the Owensboro, KY office is required, approximately 25% of the time.

Additional Information: Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.