HR Leader

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Leader to guide people strategy and daily HR operations for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. The role supports a workforce of up to 200 employees in corporate and manufacturing settings, using data‑driven decision‑making and independent initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives that support a workforce of up to 200 employees across corporate and manufacturing settings.
• Develop and refine core people processes, including performance management, review cycles, career growth planning, and employee relations practices.
• Partner with leadership to build scalable HR structures, policies, and best practices that align with rapid organizational growth.
• Oversee talent acquisition efforts by improving hiring workflows, supporting workforce planning, and attracting candidates with relevant experience.
• Use metrics and operational data to evaluate HR effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend practical solutions with measurable results.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including frontline employees, managers, executives, and board members.
• Provide guidance through organizational change by balancing business needs, employee trust, and cultural continuity.
• Contribute to integration and change‑related initiatives, including merger and acquisition activity when applicable.
• Implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that align with parent company expectations and business objectives.
• Drive performance management initiatives, including goal setting, performance reviews, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Partner with managers to improve accountability, leadership effectiveness, and workforce performance.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including coaching managers, resolving workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and mitigating risk.
• Oversee talent acquisition strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent across the organization.
• Support organizational growth by evaluating workforce needs, staffing plans, and talent development initiatives.
• Champion change management efforts related to new processes, systems, policies, and organizational changes.
• Partner with leadership to establish career paths, training programs, and employee development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide data‑driven recommendations to leadership.
• Foster a positive, professional workplace culture that balances operational needs with employee engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and help the organization successfully navigate growth and change.

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver solutions with minimal direction.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Hands‑on background in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance evaluations, and organizational change management.
• Experience using a major HRIS or enterprise HR platform.
• Demonstrated success creating processes and structures that support a growing small‑to‑mid‑sized company.
• Prior exposure to merger and acquisition environments (strongly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with experience working effectively with employees and senior leadership.
• Ability to build scalable people processes while maintaining company culture.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and free online training through Robert Half.
• Option to use the Robert Half app for 1‑tap apply, AI‑matched job notifications, and more.