NextDecade · 1 day ago
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNextDecade is committed to providing reliable, lower-carbon energy and is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join their team. This role involves building strong relationships with management and employees, leading strategic HR initiatives, and providing day-to-day HR support in a fast-paced environment.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Employee & Labor Relations
Provide day‑to‑day guidance to managers and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation
Independently manage and conduct employee relations investigations, including fact‑finding, documentation, risk assessment, and recommendations, ensuring alignment with policy and employment law
Identify employee relations trends and risks, proactively coaching leaders to promote a respectful, consistent, and compliant work environment
Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
Lead efforts to attract, onboard, and develop top talent by partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and participating in the recruitment and selection process
Support training and development initiatives throughout the year, ensuring employees remain informed, engaged, and equipped for success
Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and change management initiatives
HR Business Partnering
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local management, key stakeholders, and employees to understand and address HR needs and business challenges
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect people’s strategies to business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive decision‑making through strong relationship‑building and executive presence
Drive HR initiatives that support business objectives and strengthen a positive, inclusive work culture across areas such as engagement, performance management, and retention
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance HR programs and processes while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies
Support employee mobilizations to Brownsville, TX, ensuring smooth transitions and a positive relocation experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Human Resources
Experience may include a combination of HR generalist work, employee relations, training and development, compensation, and HR data analysis
Experience working in oil & gas, manufacturing, or similar industry
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes
Strong working knowledge of employment law as it relates to workplace conduct, performance management, and risk mitigation
Ability to handle sensitive information and materials with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, labor and employee relations, and HR policies and practices
Ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Workday or related HRIS system
Ability to build trust and foster strong relationships at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated strategic thinking, influence skills, and the ability to advise leaders effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong conflict‑management and decision‑making capabilities
Preferred
HR certifications are a plus (i.e., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, etc.)
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Certifications in competency or personality assessments (e.g., Birkman or similar tools)
10 years in Human Resources
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, and data visualization tools
Direct experience working on construction sites, in operating facilities within the oil and gas industry, or in LNG terminals is a plus
Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving business needs and multiple priorities
Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and ability to shift priorities as business demands change
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.76BKey Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M
Leadership Team
T
Tarik Skeik
Chief Operating Officer
James MacTaggart
Chief Marketing Officer
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