Sr. HR Business Partner

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support field operations with a hands-on approach in an industrial environment. This in-office role is based in Clear Lake, TX, with some coordination between the Clear Lake and Rosharon offices.

You will lead employee relations, investigations, performance coaching, and compliance initiatives, partnering with Operations, Safety, and Legal to mitigate risk while promoting consistent HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience supporting hourly, field-based employees in industrial, engineering, construction, infrastructure, field services, or comparable environment.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations experience.
• Knowledge of employment compliance, safety-sensitive workforce matters, and employee-related business risk.
• Ability to establish credibility with operational leaders, challenge decisions when appropriate, and hold leaders accountable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR partner to operational leaders and hourly, field-based employees.
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations from intake through resolution.
• Coach and hold leaders accountable for effectively managing employee performance, conduct, documentation, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Legal, and other stakeholders on compliance issues, safety-sensitive situations, DOT requirements, workplace incidents, substance testing, and policy violations.
• Evaluate sensitive or unclear situations, uncover relevant facts, identify potential risk, and recommend practical, well-documented solutions.
• Support performance management, workforce planning, employee development, engagement, retention, organizational change, and offboarding.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and employment practices across field operations.
• Identify employee relations trends and recommend proactive improvements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the HR Generalist located in the Rosharon office.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business matters.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance coaching

Policy compliance

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

A rapidly growing electrical infrastructure company is seeking a strong, hands-on Senior HR Business Partner to support its field operations.

This position is 100% in office and will be based primarily in Clear Lake, with time split between the Clear Lake and Rosharon offices. Very little travel is expected outside of these locations.

The initial schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After demonstrating success in the role, the employee may transition to a 9/80 schedule.

Position: Senior HR Business Partner - Field Operations
Location: Clear Lake, TX
Salary: $130,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Schedule: 100% in office

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to operational leaders and hourly, field-based employees.
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations from intake through resolution.
• Coach and hold leaders accountable for effectively managing employee performance, conduct, documentation, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Legal, and other stakeholders on compliance issues, safety-sensitive situations, DOT requirements, workplace incidents, substance testing, and policy violations.
• Evaluate sensitive or unclear situations, uncover relevant facts, identify potential risk, and recommend practical, well-documented solutions.
• Support performance management, workforce planning, employee development, engagement, retention, organizational change, and offboarding.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and employment practices across field operations.
• Identify employee relations trends and recommend proactive improvements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the HR Generalist located in the Rosharon office.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Employee Relations leader, or similar HR professional.
• Must have experience supporting hourly, field-based employees within an industrial, engineering, construction, infrastructure, field services, or comparable environment.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
• Knowledge of employment compliance, safety-sensitive workforce matters, and employee-related business risk.
• Ability to establish credibility with operational leaders, challenge decisions when appropriate, and hold leaders accountable.
• Strong judgment and an investigative mindset, with the ability to read between the lines and navigate complex or ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Resilient, approachable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Electrical power services, EPC, utility, transmission and distribution, industrial construction, petrochemical, engineering, or related infrastructure experience.
• Experience supporting multi-state, project-based, DOT-regulated, or safety-sensitive workforces.
• Experience partnering directly with Operations and Safety leaders.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

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