Job Description

A mid-sized international company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR strategy and operations across a global workforce , including expats, international assignees, and cross-border teams. This hands-on leadership role supports all core HR functions—compensation, benefits, compliance, mobility, training, and systems—and is ideal for someone who thrives in a matrixed, fast-paced, and globally distributed business environment.

This role will report to the VP of Human Resources and work closely with stakeholders across business units and regions.

This role is downtown, on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems

• Administer and enhance compensation programs, including base pay, bonuses, recognition, and 401(k) plans.
• Support annual compensation cycles (merit reviews, bonuses, market benchmarking).
• Assist with benefit plan design and compliance, both domestically and internationally.
• Act as backup for payroll, reporting, and inter-company invoicing.
• Contribute to ongoing development of HRIS systems and reporting tools.

Mobility & International HR

• Manage the lifecycle for expatriate and international employee assignments, including immigration, relocation, and repatriation.
• Partner with third-party vendors for global mobility services (tax, housing, relocation).
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and employment regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as the main point of contact for global assignees, addressing onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.

Learning & Development

• Collaborate on leadership development and cross-cultural training initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate compliance programs (e.g., anti-harassment, DEI, workplace safety).
• Assist in building an internship program and internal talent pipelines.

General HR Operations

• Support strategic HR initiatives such as global policy harmonization, process improvement, and CSR reporting.
• Help lead engagement, retention, onboarding/offboarding, and internal communications programs.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.
• Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, training participation, and diversity progress.
• Partner with finance, safety, and compliance teams to ensure HR alignment with broader business goals.
• Oversee job descriptions and support recruiting for Houston-based roles.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• ~7 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a global or international HR role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting expatriates, secondees, or cross-border mobility .
• Knowledge of U.S. labor laws, international labor practices, and global mobility challenges.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms (UKG preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
• Background in oil & gas, industrial, or global field-based industries .
• Familiarity with global payroll, visa/immigration processes, and SOX compliance.
• International travel flexibility (~15%).
• Multilingual fluency a plus.

Skills & Traits:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Comfortable balancing strategic work with hands-on execution.
• Collaborative team player with strong influencing skills.
• Trustworthy, ethical, and able to handle sensitive data with discretion.
• Adaptable and able to work in a complex, cross-functional business environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and scaling HR processes across countries.

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