Senior HR Business Partner

Bray International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bray International, Inc. seeks a Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, shaping people strategies that drive business goals, organizational effectiveness, and a high-performance culture.

You will partner with executives, managers, and cross-functional teams on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and change initiatives to optimize performance and organizational health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and translate business priorities into HR strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights into workforce trends and organizational health.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Coach leaders on performance management and employee development.
• Drive employee relations, fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
• Assess organizational design and lead change management for reorganizations and new processes.
• Collaborate with Compensation, TA, and Benefits to align HR programs with business goals.
• Use HR metrics to diagnose issues and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Manage investigations and advise on complex employee relations matters.
• Stay current with HR trends and regulatory updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Coaching & development

Change leadership

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Talent management systems

Job description

The Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving people strategies that support business goals, organizational effectiveness, and a high‑performance culture. This role partners closely with executives, managers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational design, and change leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities Include

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into HR strategies and actionable plans.
• Provide data-driven insights into workforce trends, talent risks and organizational health.
• Influence decision making by offering thought leadership on people, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build credibility across all levels of the organization to serve as a trusted partner to the business.

Talent Management & Development

• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, and employee development.
• Identify high potential talent and support career pathing and retention strategies.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor for complex employee relations issues, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct investigations and partner with Legal when needed.

Organizational Design & Change Management

• Assess organizational structures and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and scalability.
• Lead change management efforts for reorganizations, new processes, and cultural initiatives.
• Facilitate team effectiveness sessions, leadership workshops, and organizational assessments

HR Operations & Compliance

• Collaborate with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits to drive consistent HR strategies that support the business goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support annual HR cycles including compensation planning, performance reviews, talent reviews, and workforce planning

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Use HR metrics (turnover, engagement, DEI, performance trends) to diagnose issues and recommend solutions.
• Present insights to leadership with clear recommendations and action plans.

Disciplinary Oversight

• Managing investigations and employee relations issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Staying current with HR trends and legal updates.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders and influencing at the executive level.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Position Competencies

(Include at least 3 but not more than 5 competencies) –

• Talent Acquisition skills
• Strong learning agility
• Emotional Intelligence
• Effective communication skills
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect people initiatives to business outcomes.
• Problem Solving skills
• Strong Organizational skills
• Cultural Competence
• Coaching and Development Skills
• Executive presence and strong communication skills.
• Coaching and consulting mindset
• Change leadership and organizational agility
• Data‑driven decision‑making.
• Relationship building and influence without authority
• Sound judgment and discretion

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