Sr Manager, HR Business Partner, Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex

About the role

The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner serves as the senior human resources and labor and employee relations leader for the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex. Reporting directly to the refinery leadership team, this role translates business objectives into an integrated people plan that aligns with corporate HR frameworks and ensures compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall HR strategy for the refinery, translating business objectives into an integrated people plan that aligns with corporate HR frameworks and reflects sound, transparent decision-making.

• Serve as a trusted member of the refinery leadership team, advising on organizational design, workforce structure, and culture, and using HR data and insights to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Own the site’s labor and employee relations agenda, including collective bargaining agreement negotiation and administration, grievance and arbitration management, investigations, and regulatory agency responses, ensuring consistent, fair application of policies and mitigation of people-related risk.

• Build, coach, and develop a diverse HR team, setting clear goals, aligning priorities, providing feedback, and recognizing contributions so the team operates as a cohesive, accountable partner to the business.

• Collaborate across HR centers of expertise, operations, Legal, Health and Safety, and other partners to remove obstacles, coordinate change initiatives, and deliver integrated solutions on talent, rewards, and employee experience.

• Lead the site talent management and workforce planning cycle, including talent reviews, succession and bench-strength planning, and individual development plans, while overseeing talent acquisition and onboarding to build a future-ready workforce.

• Oversee HR operations and compliance for the refinery, including headcount management, HR systems and data integrity, HR reporting, and mandatory training, continuously improving processes to increase efficiency and reliability.

• Guide leaders and employees through complex, high-stakes HR, labor, and change situations by providing calm, clear direction, framing options in ambiguous circumstances, and helping the organization adapt productively.

• Champion an inclusive, engaging culture aligned with Our Energy in Action and Lead Forward, modeling integrity, promoting open communication, and leading site-level engagement and culture initiatives.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Business, or a related field.

• Possess a valid driver's license.

• 7 or more years of progressive human resources experience, including HR business partner and/or labor/employee relations responsibilities.

• Intermediate proficiency working with collective bargaining agreement negotiation and administration, grievance and arbitration processes, and union-represented workforce management.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Business, or a Juris Doctor.

• 3 or more years of experience leading people and managing team resources.

• 10 or more years of HR experience, including leadership roles as the senior HR leader for a site or business unit.

• Experience working in a complex industrial, manufacturing, or refining environment.

• Senior-level credibility as a labor and employee relations subject-matter expert, including experience interacting with agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and National Labor Relations Board.

• Certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP.

• Experience in a process safety management (PSM) environment.

• Proficiency with HR information systems such as SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent HRIS and with HR analytics and reporting alongside AI usage.

• A track record of building inclusive, high-performing HR teams and scaling modern leadership behaviors that align with the Lead Forward model.

Benefits

The Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families. This includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plans

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Professional development opportunities

• Work-life balance initiatives

Pay

This position has a base salary range of $180,900 – $221,100.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule.