Human Resources Business Partner

HR Green, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus program

401(k) plans

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Flexible career paths

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to advise business leaders and shape organizational strategy across talent acquisition, compensation, workforce planning, and performance management.

You will drive leadership development, employee engagement, and compliance initiatives while collaborating with HR centers of excellence in a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, and HR compliance.
• Experience coaching leaders through performance management and organizational change.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units and corporate departments, providing strategic guidance aligned with business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders by providing thoughtful coaching, proactive consultation, and practical HR solutions.
• Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Help leaders navigate organizational change while supporting business growth and employee engagement.
• Advise leaders on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and complex personnel matters.

Skills

Strategic HR

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Help Shape The Employee Experience

At HR Green, our mission is simple: Building Communities. Improving Lives. For more than 110 years, we've partnered with municipalities, utilities, and public agencies to deliver infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities and improve quality of life. Today, we're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's leading engineering firms, consistently ranked on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, while also earning recognition as a Great Place to Work.

We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. This is an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping shape organizational strategy, develop talent, strengthen leadership capability, and create an exceptional employee experience across the business.

As an HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with leaders to influence business decisions, provide strategic HR guidance, and deliver practical solutions across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, workforce planning, organizational development, performance management, and leadership coaching.

What You’ll Do

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to leaders while partnering across the Human Resources team to support HR Green’s continued growth and success.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units and corporate departments, providing strategic guidance aligned with business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders by providing thoughtful coaching, proactive consultation, and practical HR solutions.
• Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Help leaders navigate organizational change while supporting business growth and employee engagement.
• Advise leaders on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and complex personnel matters.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards to support recruiting strategies, compensation decisions, and workforce planning.
• Evaluate compensation recommendations using market data, internal equity, and HR Green’s job architecture.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accurate job descriptions.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee development, retention, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support the design and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and initiatives.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Independently manage complex employee relations matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment law, HR policies, and compliance.
• Coach managers on employee relations, documentation, and performance conversations.
• Analyze exit interview trends and recommend improvements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Centers of Excellence.
• Lead or support enterprise HR initiatives.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend process improvements.
• Promote consistency and operational excellence across HR programs.

What You Bring

You’re a strategic HR professional who balances business acumen with a passion for people and enjoys partnering with leaders to drive organizational success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, and HR compliance.
• Experience coaching leaders through performance management and organizational change.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering, consulting, or professional services organizations.
• Experience with Workday or similar HCM systems.
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Why HR Green?

At HR Green, you’ll join an employee‑owned organization where your work directly influences our people, culture, and long‑term success.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Partner directly with executive and operational leaders to shape organizational strategy.
• Influence business decisions through trusted HR consultation and leadership coaching.
• Lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with experienced HR professionals across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and People Operations.
• Expand your expertise while supporting a growing, nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm.
• Build a rewarding career within an employee‑owned company that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Total Rewards Package

In addition to meaningful work and outstanding career opportunities, HR Green offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Performance‑based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate employer‑match vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Paid parental leave
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Flexible career paths and advancement opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth

Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more about our benefits.

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.