Strategic HR Leader & People Partner

Airbus; Post Oak (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options and 401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with leaders and employees, delivering both operational HR support and strategic guidance. You will oversee employee relations, total rewards, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and development initiatives across the organization.

The role emphasizes employment law compliance, policy communication, and acting as a culture champion to embed Core Values and engagement into daily decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience as an HR Generalist, HR Manager, or in a related HR leadership role.
• HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• Experience within wholesale, distribution, or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.
• Prior experience working in the oil & gas industry preferred.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by supporting the Human Resources function; plan, organize, and oversee departmental activities to support business objectives.
• Oversee, implement, and administer HR strategies, programs, policies, and procedures that align with organizational goals and Core Values.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits Managers to support compensation and benefits programs; ensure proper communication to employees.
• Lead conflict resolution; conduct investigations, mediate disputes, and enforce consistent resolutions.
• Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition for all positions, ensuring fair, compliant hiring practices; support candidate selection, interviews, offers, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Lead employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employee relations support, performance management, development planning, and exits.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks; ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Ensure organizational compliance with employment legislation, corporate standards, and ethical practices; escalate to legal counsel when required.
• Guide, train, and advise leaders on consistent and compliant execution of HR policies and processes.
• Serve as a culture champion by integrating Core Values, engagement, and inclusion into daily people practices.
• Support annual and cyclical HR processes such as performance management, succession planning, compensation reviews, and surveys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Change management

Relationship building

Discretion & integrity

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with leaders and employees, delivering both operational HR support and strategic guidance. You will oversee employee relations, total rewards, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and development initiatives across the organization.

The role emphasizes employment law compliance, policy communication, and acting as a culture champion to embed Core Values and engagement into daily decisions.