Human Resources Business Partner

H&P; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401k match

Paid Leave Plans

Parental & Adoption Benefits

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Learning & Development Opportunities

Flex-scheduling

Job summary

Helmerich and Payne in Tulsa is seeking an HR Business Partner who combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution to coach leaders and employees across US business units.

You will translate business needs into HR programs, drive organization design, performance and talent management, and partner with COEs to ensure effective services. Travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience influencing business leaders.
• Strategic and tactical mindset with ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in matrixed organizations and cross-functional collaboration.
• 8–10 years of HR experience including the HRBP role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic partnership between the business and HR as a coach and change leader.
• Translate organizational needs into HR plans and actions.
• Partner with leaders, COEs and Corporate Services to ensure program success.
• Drive Organization Design, Performance Management, Talent Management and Workforce Planning.
• Support diverse and inclusive hiring practices with staffing teams.
• Understand talent and create strategies for workforce and succession planning.
• Provide change leadership for new initiatives and reorganizations.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with internal groups.
• Leverage data to anticipate and address organizational needs.
• Minimal travel required.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Influence leaders

Change management

HR compliance

Communication

Talent development

Organizational design

Data-driven HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drillingproductivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting‑edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century ofsuccess, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together.

Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne.

Location

Tulsa, OK

Work Type

Onsite

At a Glance

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is both a strategic and hands‑on role that leverages business knowledge, program management and HR expertise to coach leaders and employees in US Business Units. The HRBP contributes to the achievement of business objectives by translating needs and future state goals into a human resources strategy for supported groups and ensuring its effective execution. The HRBP must be focused on championing organizational change, supporting HR initiatives and programs and advocating for teamwork and consistency across business functions. The HRBP reports to the HRBP, Director in Tulsa, OK.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain a trusting, strategic partnership between the business and Human Resources as a coach, change leader, organizational health champion, and HR strategy implementer.
• Translates organizational needs into plans of action to achieve organizational goals and strategies.
• Partner with leaders at all levels, HR Centers of Expertise (COE) and other Corporate Services to provide business context and ensure the success of services and programs for the organization.
• Drive change and implementation of Organization Design, Performance Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations and Compensation programs with the business.
• Work closely with Workforce Staffing and Recruiting teams to ensure timely, effective, diverse and inclusive hiring practices.
• Understand the talent within the organization and create strategies to meet workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management objectives.
• Provide change leadership directly and/or indirectly to support the roll‑out of new initiatives, projects, re‑organization, etc.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues partnering with internal groups as needed.
• Leverage relationships and data to proactively identify and address organizational needs
• This position will require minimal travel.

What You Need

• Extensive experience influencing business leaders individually and collectively. Courage to propose solutions others are reluctant to address and advocate for the best interests of the organization and employees.
• A strategic mindset, equally able to focus on tactical and operational issues. Comfortable digging into tactical tasks and being part of complex strategic discussions.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment where change and ambiguity are common.
• Ability to connect well with employees of all levels and flex preferred style to build trust and rapport.
• Significant experience handling sensitive employee relations matters with tact and diplomacy. Well‑versed in HR compliance, legislation and best practices.
• Proficiency with leadership and employee development programs, talent management and succession planning.
• The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.
• Sound business acumen to engage and interface with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates and embodies the characteristics of being humble, hardworking, and a team player. Highly collaborative style and desire to work as a team with a results‑driven approach.
• Able to establish and build trusting relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds, with both corporate and oilfield‑based employees.
• Experience operating in a matrixed environment and track record of leading through diplomatic influence rather than formal authority.
• Demonstrates humility, hunger and high EQ with the ability to relate and quickly connect with and build rapport with a broad scope of people including front line oil field employees to executives in a global environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 8-10 years of human resource experience including the HRBP role.

Not a must, but a plus

• Experience with a global organization is strongly preferred.
• Prior work experience in the oil and gas industry preferred.
• HR leadership experience preferred.

What We Offer

At H&P, our commitment to our people is at the forefront, and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our priority.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k match
• Paid Leave Plans
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Flex‑scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work‑life integration

The job level and associated compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Final compensation for this role may vary depending on individual factors.

H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!