Sr. HR Business Partner

CORE LABORATORIES LP; Godley (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE LABORATORIES LP is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to collaborate with business leaders across client groups, offering strategic and tactical HR support aligned with organizational goals. The role emphasizes strong HR expertise, business acumen, and stakeholder relationship-building to influence policies and practices.

The position requires leading talent management, succession planning, and change initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment laws and corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience in an HR business partner or advisory role.
• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, PHR).

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand objectives, workforce needs, and talent gaps.
• Provide guidance on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning and development of high-potential talent.
• Advise managers on employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Support organizational change initiatives with change management expertise.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws.
• Collaborate to develop and implement fair, consistent HR practices.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent management

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

High School diploma

Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP/SPHR; SHRM-CP/PHR)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / HR analytics

Job description

The Senior HR Business Partner collaborates closely with business leaders and department managers in assigned client groups to provide tactical and strategic HR support and solutions that align with organizational goals and objectives. The role utilizes strong HR expertise, business acumen, and relationship-building skills to effectively partner with stakeholders across the organization. This role requires the ability to influence others by explaining facts, policies, and practices. Problems faced may be difficult and complex. Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and transparency; upholds Core Laboratories standards, values, and culture.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives, workforce challenges, and talent needs.
• Provide HR guidance and support on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, employee development, and identification of high-potential talent.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, investigations, and grievance resolution.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring and process improvements, by providing change management expertise and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR to develop, review, communicate, and implement policies and practices that promote consistency and fairness across the organization.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. High School diploma required. 7-10 minimum years of progressive human resources experience, including experience in an HR business partner or comparable role advising leaders and supporting employees across multiple HR disciplines. Professional HR certification preferred, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR; SHRM-CP or PHR. This position is based out of the Owen Oil Tools office in Godley, TX. Some travel (up to 10%) may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply HR best practices to complex business and employee issues.
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
• Proven ability to lead change, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business applications; ability to leverage digital tools and technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate, adapt to change, and persevere through challenges.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company™ Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well‑positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally.

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.