Senior Human Resources Business Partner

An exciting career awaits you at MPC, where we’re committed to being a great place to work—welcoming new ideas, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing our people, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

About the role

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will have responsibility for a broad range of human resources functions in support of MPC's Catlettsburg Refinery. The 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 restructuring business units, workforce/succession planning, employee development, performance, staffing, investigations, championing inclusion & opportunity initiatives, and administering and implementing HR policies. This position requires the ability to build and foster business partner relationships, influence, and drive change, as well as a strong drive for results. This role is part of a job progression with increasing levels of responsibility, competency, and skill. The title and pay grade will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategies aligned with business needs through influence and change management.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with client groups to drive business results; serve as a key member of business unit leadership teams.
• Promote and foster inclusion & opportunity in the workplace to support a high-performing culture.
• Partner with assigned client groups in the interpretation and administration of various human resources policies and programs, including employment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations issues.
• Guide and assist employees and leaders in interpreting and administering HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs.
• Provide performance and leadership consulting to client organizations, including training, needs assessments, organizational development, and meeting facilitation.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to develop strategies responding to changing needs.
• Conduct investigations to prepare and present facts leading to the resolution of employee disputes.
• Partner closely with refinery leadership and labor relations to manage union-related matters, including contract interpretation, grievance and arbitration support, contract administration, negotiation preparation, and guidance on workforce decisions affecting represented employees.
• Develop, lead, and/or assist with special projects as assigned; assimilate information and recommend company action based on findings and available funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, or a related field highly preferred.
• Four (4) or more years of related HR experience required; HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.

Skills

• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet organizational needs and goals.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and limited information; able to engage clients to reach clarity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and organizational needs simultaneously 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 at all levels).
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail, analytical, and team-oriented.

Travel

Expected travel is less than 10%.

Location

Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.