Human Resources Business Partner in Houston, Texas at Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC

Position Summary:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for a wide range of functions to align business objectives and HR strategy with employees and management in their designated business units. This role acts as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues and serves as an employee champion and change agent. The HR Business Partner supports multiple sites, including the Rosenberg and Cypress locations, while partnering closely with operational leadership to drive engagement, communication, and organizational effectiveness. This position also leads and facilitates branch-level initiatives to support alignment, communication, and employee engagement initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops actionable HR plans and initiatives to support the achievement of departmental goals
• Supports multiple locations, ensuring consistent HR partnership and operational support across sites
• Leads and facilitates branch-level meetings to drive communication, employee engagement, and alignment with company initiatives
• Works cross functionally to align business outcomes and improve organizational effectiveness
• Proactively identifies organizational needs and develops strategies for resolving needs such as talent assessment, team effectiveness, staffing, and more
• Actively participates with business leadership to source, evaluate, select and on-board talent
• Assesses organizational capabilities and skills gaps to support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of talent
• Coaches managers and their teams on development to advance movement of talent across business groups
• Works with department leaders on the implementation of training, talent metrics and reporting
• Advises and coaches managers on resolving employee issues
• Manages complex or significant employee relations issues and investigations
• Directs, recommends and proactively communicates appropriate implementation of HR policies, practices and initiatives.
• Ensures legal and regulatory compliance including equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, FLSA requirements, etc.
• Builds and drives employee engagement across supported business units
• In concert with management, builds and drives a positive employee culture
• Champions a safe work environment and demonstrates effectual leadership
• Actively participates in employee communications and provides right-touch HR support to the business
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR or SHRM – CP preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in human resources business support role
• Experience in distribution, a strong plus
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, specifically Excel
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and Employee Management Software; Paylocity experience, a plus
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, and legal compliance requirements
• People oriented with the competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Adept at analyzing facts and issues, identifying options, and able to decide and recommend a course of action
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
• Independent and organized work style, adapts to change, and consistently meet deadlines
• Effectively manages time, priorities, and can assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision
• Ability to make independent decisions and regularly suggest ways to improve services and processes
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

The Physical Requirements:

• This role requires full-time, in-office attendance with dedicated support in Cypress & Rosenberg
• In person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required
• A valid Texas Driver’s License, preferred
• Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment
• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• This is largely a sedentary role; however light to medium work exerting up to 25 pounds of force to move objects may occasionally be required
• Work hours will vary daily due to business needs

The Perks:

• Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development training
• On-site gym facilities
• Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year

Pre-Employment Screening:

• Drug test and background screen required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.