Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) will have responsibility for a broad range of human resources functions in support of MPC's Galveston Bay Refinery.

The Senior HRBP's primary role is to partner with organizational leaders to achieve their business objectives by providing guidance and input on employee relations and development issues (including, but not limited to, restructuring business units, workforce/succession planning, employee development, performance, staffing, investigations, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and administering and implementing HR policies).  Successful HRBPs serve as employee champions and change agents.  Specifically related to their assigned client groups, HRBPs will be expected to develop and maintain an effective level of business literacy. This position requires the ability to build and foster business partner relationships, influence, and bring about change, as well as a strong drive for results.   

The position is part of a family of jobs with increasing levels of responsibility, competency, and skill. The title and pay grade of the position will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements HR strategies that are aligned with business needs through influence and change management. Develops and maintains strong business relationships with client groups to drive business results; serves as a key member of business unit leadership teams. 

• Promotes and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace to support a high performing culture.

• Partners with assigned client groups in the interpretation and administration of various human resources policies and programs, as assigned, involving employment, compensation, benefits, employee/and or labor relations issues, and other matters.

• Guides and assists employees in the interpretation and administration of various HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs.

• Provides performance consulting to client organizations including, but not limited to training, needs assessments, organizational development and meeting facilitation. Collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to develop strategies to respond to changing needs.

• Responsible for conducting investigations for the preparation and presentation of facts leading to the resolution of employee disputes and grievances related to various issues.

• Participates in negotiations with employee unions and provides assistance in the interpretation and administration of labor contracts to include arbitration.

• Researches, documents and presents special projects as assigned.  Assimilates information and recommends company action based on findings and available funding.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, or related field highly preferred.

• Four (4) or more years of related HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience required.

• Two (2) or more years of experience working in a Union environment is highly preferred.

• Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing or related field is preferred.  

SKILLS:

• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet organization needs and goals.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and limited information and engaging clients to reach clarity.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and organization needs simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-output environment.

• Adapts seamlessly to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build good working relationships with internal clients and external partners.

• High curiosity; eager to learn and understand a wide range of energy industry, business and creative subject matter.

• Advanced experience with relationship management (building healthy working relations and partnerships with all levels of employees).

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Attention-to-detail, analytical and team oriented.

TRAVEL:

• Less than 10%

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00014957

Location Address:

2401 5th Ave S

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
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