Our client is looking for a Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic and operational HR leader for the organization, overseeing the full employee lifecycle while building and scaling the HR function to support continued growth. This role requires a hands-on leader who can both set strategy and execute day-to-day HR operations, with proven success building and managing a high-performing HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR department, including hiring, mentoring, and managing HR staff and/or generalists as the team scales
• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, particularly in a dynamic energy-sector environment
• Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition, including workforce planning for field and corporate roles
• Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, Texas state, and industry-specific employment laws and regulations
• Own compensation and benefits administration, including market benchmarking and annual review cycles
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, succession planning, and workforce development
• Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Lead HRIS management and reporting, ensuring data integrity and actionable workforce analytics
• Champion company culture and employee engagement initiatives programs
• Manage leave administration, worker's compensation, and safety-related HR matters common to energy operations
• Support audits, investigations, and risk mitigation related to employment practices

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including demonstrated experience building, leading, and scaling an HR team
• Active HR certification required (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong working knowledge of Texas and federal employment law
• Prior HR experience within the energy, oil & gas, industrial, or related sector strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
• Proven track record managing compensation structures, benefits programs, and workforce planning
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organizational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Experience supporting both field/operations personnel and corporate staff
• Familiarity with union relations or multi-site workforce management (if applicable)
• Experience with M&A integration, restructuring, or rapid organizational growth