Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to partner with MPC’s Commercial Organization, providing strategic HR support across talent, organization, and workforce priorities. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, translating business needs into practical people strategies across multiple time zones.

The role spans employee relations, performance and compensation, workforce planning, learning and development, and collaboration with HR Centres of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Human Resources, Labour & Industrial Relations, or related field highly preferred.
• Four (4) or more years of related HR experience required. HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategies aligned with business needs through influence and change management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client groups and leaders at all levels to drive business results, anticipate talent and organizational needs, and support talent reviews, succession planning, and related action plans.
• Promote and fosters inclusion and opportunity (I&O) in the workplace to support a high performing culture.
• Partner with assigned client groups in the interpretation and administration of human resources policies and programs involving employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, talent processes, and other people-related matters.
• Provide guidance and solutions that are practical, consistent, and aligned with business needs and enterprise HR priorities.
• Guide and assist employees and leaders in the interpretation and administration of HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs.
• Provide performance and leadership consulting to client organisations, including training, needs assessments, organisational development, leadership development, and meeting facilitation.
• Responsible for conducting investigations for the preparation and presentation of facts leading to the resolution of employee disputes related to various issues.
• Develop, lead, and/or assist with special projects, enterprise and client-group HR initiatives, annual people processes, and process improvements as assigned.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Relationship management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

4+ years HR experience

Experience in energy sector (petroleum/utilities)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston, Texas

Findlay, Ohio

San Antonio, Texas

Full time

00024508

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will have responsibility for a broad range of human resources functions in support of MPC’s Commercial Organization. Serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, the Sr. HRBP provides strategic HR partnership across talent, organization, workforce, and business priorities.

This role requires a confident, business-minded HR professional who builds strong relationships while bringing sound judgment, independent perspective, and the ability to influence thoughtful people and business decisions. The Sr. HRBP works closely with leaders at all levels to understand business objectives, anticipate talent and organizational needs, and translate those needs into practical people strategies and solutions.

Successful Sr. HRBPs serve as employee champions, change agents, and strategic partners to the business. Specifically related to their assigned client groups, Sr. HRBPs will be expected to develop and maintain an effective level of business literacy and build strong partnerships across the organization. Key areas of partnership include talent and succession planning, performance and compensation, organizational effectiveness, workforce and capability planning, learning & development, employee relations, and execution of enterprise HR priorities. This role supports a dynamic, evolving organization with employees across corporate offices, field locations, and remote work environments across multiple time zones.

The position is part of a family of jobs with increasing levels of responsibility, competency, and skill. The title and pay grade of the position will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement HR strategies aligned with business needs through influence and change management. Develop and maintain strong relationships with client groups and leaders at all levels to drive business results, anticipate talent and organizational needs, and support talent reviews, succession planning, and related action plans.

• Promote and fosters inclusion and opportunity (I&O) in the workplace to support a high performing culture.

• Partner with assigned client groups in the interpretation and administration of human resources policies and programs involving employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, talent processes, and other people-related matters. Provide guidance and solutions that are practical, consistent, and aligned with business needs and enterprise HR priorities.

• Guide and assist employees and leaders in the interpretation and administration of HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs. Apply sound judgment and business context to support consistent, practical, and credible people decisions.

• Provide performance and leadership consulting to client organisations, including training, needs assessments, organisational development, leadership development, and meeting facilitation. Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to develop strategies and solutions that respond to changing business needs.

• Responsible for conducting investigations for the preparation and presentation of facts leading to the resolution of employee disputes related to various issues. Where applicable, participates in negotiations with employee unions and provides assistance in the interpretation and administration of labour contracts to include arbitration.

• Develop, lead, and/or assist with special projects, enterprise and client-group HR initiatives, annual people processes, and process improvements as assigned. Assimilate information, assess business impact, and recommend action based on findings, available funding, and organisational priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Human Resources, Labour & Industrial Relations, or related field highly preferred.

• Four (4) or more years of related HR experience required. HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience highly preferred.

• Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing or related field is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong time management, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently to manage multiple priorities and meet organization needs simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-output environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong collaboration and consultation, and relationship management skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships with internal clients, external partners, and employees at all levels.

• Analytical skills and the ability to assimilate information, assess business impact, and recommend practical actions based on findings and organisational priorities.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

COMPETENCIES:

• Comfortable working through ambiguity and limited information while engaging clients to reach clarity and alignment.

• Ability to apply sound judgement, business context, and practical guidance to support credible people and business decisions.

• Ability to demonstrate learning agility and intellectual curiosity by quickly building understanding of energy industry, business, and HR-related subject matter.

• Demonstrated detail orientation and analytical discipline to support accurate, thoughtful, and well-reasoned recommendations.

• Ability to demonstrate a partnership orientation by collaborating effectively and building productive relationships across teams, functions, and levels of the organization.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Findlay, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00024508

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs_/Department_of_Labor_EEOC_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC’s marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.