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Job Responsibilities

• Partner with Field leadership, using business knowledge, HR expertise, data, and sound judgment to align HR practices with business priorities.
• Build strong relationships with Corporate Human Resources and cross-functional partners to develop and implement initiatives that support Company and Market goals.
• Lead Shared Responsibility Teams (SRTs) and other cross-functional efforts aligned with Company, Territory, and Market priorities.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners, strengthening their capabilities, business acumen, and effectiveness in supporting Field leaders.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to support individual growth and strengthen overall team capability.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations while fostering accountability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Allocate HRBP resources and support based on business priorities and evolving needs across the region.

• Provide leadership and support for the identification and development of Field leaders through coaching, mentoring, development planning, and other activities that strengthen leadership capability and business acumen.
• Lead and facilitate regional talent review and succession planning discussions to identify high-potential talent, leadership gaps, development needs, and actions to strengthen succession pipelines.
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources and Field leaders on key talent and organizational initiatives, including performance and development practices, the annual Associate Engagement Survey, and succession planning.

• Provide leadership and guidance to Field leaders and HRBPs on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary action, coaching and development, and compensation matters.
• Ensure HR practices and employment decisions comply with applicable laws, Company policies, and regulatory requirements; partner with Legal and other Corporate functions to address compliance matters, DOL inquiries, and risk mitigation.
• Where applicable, implement the Company's labor relations strategy, participate in contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitration activities, and ensure consistent application of Collective Bargaining Agreements.

• Champion the effective use of Company systems, technology, data, and metrics to identify trends, inform HR solutions, influence decisions, and support Field business priorities.
• Lead and support HR programs, processes, and organizational changes while partnering with Field and Corporate leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, HR processes, and the associate experience.

• Model consistent principles, values, and ethical standards; build trust, encourage innovation, and set high standards for performance and results.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Human Resources and HR Business Partners to ensure alignment, information sharing, and execution of key priorities.
• Periodic overnight travel is required to support the assigned region and conduct Market visits (approximately 25-35% travel), along with periodic attendance at meetings at the Corporate office in Houston.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources and VP of HR. This description is not an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job.

• BS / BA in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred. HR certification preferred but not required.

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years of HR leadership experience with responsibility for leading and developing a team.
• Broad HR experience across multiple disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compensation, recruitment, and labor relations.
• Experience leading talent review, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development processes.
• Experience using data and metrics to identify trends, inform HR solutions, influence business decisions, and measure outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead engaging discussions and present complex information clearly to audiences at all levels.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility, appropriately challenge thinking, influence decisions, and communicate effectively with senior leaders.
• Outstanding people leadership, collaboration, business acumen, and analytical capability, with the ability to understand operational priorities, use data and insights, and translate business needs into effective HR strategies.
• Working knowledge of HR technology and systems, including Microsoft Office and Workday.

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