Human Resources Manager

Our client is looking for a Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic and operational HR leader for the organization, overseeing the full employee lifecycle while building and scaling the HR function to support continued growth. This role requires a hands-on leader who can both set strategy and execute day-to-day HR operations, with proven success building and managing a high-performing HR team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the HR department, including hiring, mentoring, and managing HR staff and/or generalists as the team scales
2. Design and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, particularly in a dynamic energy-sector environment
3. Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition, including workforce planning for field and corporate roles
4. Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management programs
5. Ensure compliance with federal, Texas state, and industry-specific employment laws and regulations
6. Own compensation and benefits administration, including market benchmarking and annual review cycles
7. Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, succession planning, and workforce development
8. Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures
9. Lead HRIS management and reporting, ensuring data integrity and actionable workforce analytics
10. Champion company culture, employee engagement initiatives, and DEI programs
11. Manage leave administration, worker's compensation, and safety-related HR matters common to energy operations
12. Support audits, investigations, and risk mitigation related to employment practices

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including demonstrated experience building, leading, and scaling an HR team
2. Active HR certification required (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
3. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
4. Strong working knowledge of Texas and federal employment law
5. Prior HR experience within the energy, oil & gas, industrial, or related sector strongly preferred
6. Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
7. Proven track record managing compensation structures, benefits programs, and workforce planning
8. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
9. High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment
10. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organizational environment

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
2. Experience supporting both field/operations personnel and corporate staff
3. Familiarity with union relations or multi-site workforce management (if applicable)
4. Experience with M&A integration, restructuring, or rapid organizational growth