Sr. HR Business Partner

Oceaneering International, Inc.; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic HR leader to drive talent management and organizational effectiveness at their Hanover headquarters. This role involves partnering with business leaders to enhance team capabilities, advocating for employee engagement, and guiding managers on performance and career development. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, a strong understanding of labor laws, and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable HR strategies. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact in a fast-growing organization that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience in production or field environments.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and managers.
• Develop strategies for positive employee relations and effective communication.
• Lead succession planning and talent review processes.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Employee Engagement

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or HR

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or HR

Job description

Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to space. Our solutions support the development of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges across various industries, including government, space, maritime, defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy.

We are a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily serving the offshore energy industry, including offshore oilfield lifecycle services, ROV operations, maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling.

Position Summary

This role is ideal for an HR professional seeking to provide full-scope HR leadership in a fast-growing organization at our Hanover, MD headquarters and other sites nationwide. We seek an experienced, strategic leader who is proactive and collaborative, partnering with business leaders on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President, senior leadership, and managers at all levels.
• Partner with leaders to understand business goals and develop strategies to enhance team capabilities.
• Coach leaders on effective communication, expectation setting, resource allocation, feedback, recognition, and accountability.
• Guide managers and employees on engagement, performance management, career development, and retention.
• Advocate for employees by identifying and implementing improvements in the employee experience.
• Conduct investigations related to employee concerns or policy violations.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on various HR programs.
• Develop strategies for positive employee relations and effective communication.
• Lead succession planning, talent review, and compensation processes.
• Support transformational change initiatives and communication efforts.
• Partner with leadership and Talent Acquisition on staffing needs for both full-time and temporary roles.
• Maintain visibility within the workforce to build trust and gather feedback.
• Travel regularly to sites across the country to engage with employees and assess organizational needs.
• Mentor and support other HR team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• At least 12 years of progressive HR experience, including support in production or field environments.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into HR strategies and measure success.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or HR, PHR/SPHR certification, and over 10 years of HR experience in large organizations.

Additional skills include leadership, coaching, excellent communication, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

This position offers a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site presence as determined by the manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Current employees with at least six months in their role are encouraged to apply through the designated portals. Discuss your interest with your supervisor before applying.