Strategic HR Partner for Field Operations

Kodiak Gas Services; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with business and operational leaders, translating workforce priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen safety, performance, engagement, and retention. This hands-on leader delivers HR support across functions, coaches leaders through complex employee matters, and uses workforce insights to improve the employee experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and progressive HR experience; SHRM credentials are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience supporting leaders and employees.
• Experience with field, operations, or multi-site workforces preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws; DOT-regulated experience preferred.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS and translating people data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and operations leaders to align HR strategies with workforce priorities.
• Provide tactical HR support across field, plant, project, and corporate teams.
• Lead recruitment, workforce planning, and development initiatives.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with wage-and-hour, safety, leave, and equal employment opportunity requirements.
• Track HR metrics and drive continuous improvement using data.
• Coordinate training, policy implementation, and communication plans.

Skills

People centered

Coaching

Facilitation

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Learning agility

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR preferred

Tools

Workday or HRIS

Job description

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with business and operational leaders, translating workforce priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen safety, performance, engagement, and retention. This hands-on leader delivers HR support across functions, coaches leaders through complex employee matters, and uses workforce insights to improve the employee experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and progressive HR experience; SHRM credentials are