Senior HR Business Partner

Targa Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to support Technology, Engineering, and corporate functions. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning talent strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, and boosting employee engagement across growing teams.

The Sr. HRBP will partner closely with business teams to translate priorities into actionable people strategies, provide hands-on HR support, and leverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HRBP experience supporting technical/professional functions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate priorities into people strategies.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions in a complex environment.
• Experience leveraging workforce analytics and HR data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals and long-term objectives.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and change management.
• Provide coaching on leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee development.
• Lead workforce planning, skill-gap analysis, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain technical and professional talent.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Targa Resources is seeking a strategic and business-focused Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to support our Technology, Engineering, and other Corporate Functions organizations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, partnering closely with business teams to align talent strategies with business objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and build high-performing teams.

Targa Resources is seeking a strategic and business-focused Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to support our Technology, Engineering, and other Corporate Functions organizations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, partnering closely with business teams to align talent strategies with business objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and build high-performing teams. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of technical and professional talent markets and experience supporting complex organizations through growth, transformation, organizational change, and workforce planning initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker who can translate business priorities into actionable people strategies while providing hands-on support in all facets of human resources.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals and long-term organizational objectives.
• Serve as an advisor and consultant to leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and change management.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on leadership effectiveness, team performance, organizational dynamics, and employee development.
• Partner with leaders to assess current and future workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and develop plans to strengthen critical capabilities.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain highly skilled technical and professional talent in competitive labor markets.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives for key technical and business-critical roles.
• Analyze workforce trends, turnover data, and market intelligence to recommend proactive talent solutions.
• Lead organizational design, restructuring, and workforce planning initiatives to support evolving business priorities.
• Facilitate change management efforts associated with business transformations, technology implementations, reorganizations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support leaders in driving organizational effectiveness and building resilient, high-performing teams.
• Partner with leaders to identify opportunities to improve processes, team structures, and overall employee experience.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and provide recommendations in partnership with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence as appropriate.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of company policies, practices, and employment-related decisions.
• Coach managers on performance management, accountability, and employee development practices.
• Leverage HR analytics and workforce data to identify trends, assess organizational health, and support informed business decisions.
• Develop and present insights and recommendations to leadership on talent, retention, engagement, and workforce effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and HR Operations to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Stay current on employment law, HR trends, workforce practices, and industry developments.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional HR projects and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner supporting professional, technical, engineering, or corporate client groups.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Technology, Engineering, Digital, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or other highly specialized professional functions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational priorities and translate them into effective people strategies.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions in a complex business environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Experience leveraging workforce analytics and HR data to drive business decisions.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive influencing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and utilizing workforce data and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility, trust, and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting technology organizations undergoing digital transformation, organizational growth, or large-scale change initiatives.
• Knowledge of technical talent markets, workforce trends, and competitive recruiting strategies for engineering and technology professionals.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.