Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

The Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP) develops effective relationships with executive and senior leadership in assigned clients/departments in order to proactively solve business problems, and achieve business goals through pragmatic, data driven HR solutions.

This position will be located in our downtown Houston location where parking will be provided. The successful candidate will be partnered with our North American corporate teams.

As an HR Department we:

• Bring solutions to our challenges;

• Solve problems together;

• Commit to Excellence in everything we do;

• Have a continuous improvement mindset;

• Are proactive;

• Ask why before we take action;

• Numerate – we know our numbers;

• Deliver on our commitments;

• Have each other’s back; and

• Use data to make better decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

Senior Leadership Business Partnership

• Builds trust to foster effective relationships with executive and senior leadership to influence and achieve business results
• Consults with assigned business units, stakeholders, and sponsors to identify business needs and use data to develop solutions that improve team relationships, build morale, increase productivity and increase high performing employee retention
• Uses business acumen to diagnoses and analyzes root causes of work environment issues using facts and data to provide recommended solutions
• Collaborates with the HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure HR solutions address business challenges, and generate business value
• Leads change by partnering with executive and senior leadership on planning, implementing, and communicating necessary changes involving employees
• Delivers HR programs and thought partnership to assigned business units

Employee Relations

• Consults with executive and senior leadership on employee relations issues and provides guidance where appropriate
• Provides continuous and consistent performance management guidance to executive senior leadership (coaching, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Collaborates with the legal department as needed on complex employee relations matters
• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues

Performance & Business Consulting

• Partners with Talent Management
• Talent Reviews
• Talent Planning
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Leader Development Program strategy, and content to meet business needs
• Leads the annual performance review – calibration process with client group, including facilitation of annual performance rating calibration sessions with client leaders (all levels)

Analysis & Strategic Thinking

• Completes annual, and ad hoc analysis of employee and talent data
• Position Management
• Headcount, Turnover
• Internal equity
• Diversity
• Employee satisfaction
• Develop innovative strategies and roadmaps aligned to the strategic business goals
• HR solutions, programs, and policies with the COE’s
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Partners with senior leaders to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities and provides strategies to get the best results from employees
• Assess the employee implications of business decisions and recommends mitigating strategies to ensure employees stay productive and engaged.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or similar role with a focus on partnering with senior leaders and performance consulting
• Previous work experience within the Oil & Gas Industry is required. Midstream background would be preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25% (periodic visits to field sites)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data from an HRIS, Workday preferred
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable law, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Demonstrate skills in building relationships, internal consulting, organization and talent assessment, and employee development
• Ability to interpret the needs of stakeholders and business leaders
• Experience coaching and performance management
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to design and lead change management initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills
• Strong proactive decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with teams and inter-department personnel
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and shifting priorities
• Demonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Midstream Oil & Gas experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• PHR or SPHR
• Workday HRIS experience

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.