Strategic HR Business Partner: Change & Talent

Helmerich & Payne; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401k match

Paid leave plans

Parental & Adoption Benefits

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational Assistance

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic coach to leaders across U.S.-based units. The role focuses on translating business needs into people strategies, partnering with HR COEs, and driving organizational design and talent initiatives.

You will work closely with leaders to develop workforce plans, succession strategies, and sustainable HR programs that support enterprise objectives, while maintaining strong change leadership and HR compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience influencing business leaders and driving HR strategies.
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance tactical and strategic needs.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments with ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels and backgrounds.
• Experience handling sensitive employee relations with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in leadership development, talent management, and succession planning.
• Ability to align HR programs with business goals and drive results.
• Strong business acumen and effective communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence.
• Experience in a matrixed, multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic HR partnership between business leaders and HR.
• Translate organizational needs into actionable people strategies and programs.
• Collaborate with COEs, HR Centers of Expertise, and stakeholders to deliver HR services.
• Drive Organization Design, Performance Management, and Talent Management initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and DEI-focused hiring practices.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations and policy implementation.
• Partner with global teams to ensure consistent HR execution across locales.
• Coach leaders on change management and organizational health.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and applicable laws.
• Monitor workforce metrics and address gaps through targeted actions.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Trust-building

Employee relations

Talent management

Succession planning

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Helmerich & Payne is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic coach to leaders across U.S.-based units. The role focuses on translating business needs into people strategies, partnering with HR COEs, and driving organizational design and talent initiatives.

You will work closely with leaders to develop workforce plans, succession strategies, and sustainable HR programs that support enterprise objectives, while maintaining strong change leadership and HR compliance.