Strategic HR Business Partner - Houston (onsite) | 25% Travel

Boardwalk Pipelines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, based in Houston, TX, is hiring an HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted HR partner across corporate functions on-site in Houston. The role includes change management, talent and workforce planning, and HR compliance, with travel to Owensboro, KY about 25% of the time.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, COEs, and stakeholders to drive consistent HR practices, guided by workforce metrics and employee feedback.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressive HR roles such as HRBP, HR Generalist, or similar.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees across HR functions (ER, performance, talent, planning).
• Ability to provide HR guidance balancing business needs and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Independence, judgement, and escalation when needed.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned corporate functions, building relationships with leaders and employees.
• Manage day-to-day employee matters across client groups, coordinating with HR Manager.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, development, organizational changes.
• Support change management initiatives, including new systems, processes, policies, and adoption.
• Assist with talent management, succession and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other HR COEs on staffing needs.
• Identify concerns, recommend solutions, and communicate risks to HR leadership.
• Use HR data and engagement metrics to identify trends and support action planning.
• Maintain relationships across locations to ensure consistent HR support.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and company policies.
• Document employee matters and HR activities with proper follow-through.
• Own assigned HR projects and coordinate with stakeholders to completion.
• Travel to Owensboro, KY ~25% to maintain alignment.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

HR data analysis

Communication

Change management

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boardwalk Pipelines, based in Houston, TX, is hiring an HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted HR partner across corporate functions on-site in Houston. The role includes change management, talent and workforce planning, and HR compliance, with travel to Owensboro, KY about 25% of the time.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, COEs, and stakeholders to drive consistent HR practices, guided by workforce metrics and employee feedback.