Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Primary Purpose:

The Senior HR Business Partner is the primary on-site HR contact for employees and leaders at the Hackberry facility and a trusted advisor to site leadership. The role partners with leaders to maintain a capable, stable, and engaged workforce that supports safe, reliable, and compliant LNG operations.

The Senior HR Business Partner works with the HR team to deliver HR programs, services, and support at the site. The role also supports recruiting and on-boarding, workforce planning, reporting and employee engagement, performance management and employee relations.

This position is located in Hackberry, LA. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Serve as the primary on-site HR contact for employees and leaders, maintaining a visible and approachable presence at the site.
• Advise site leaders on staffing, talent, organizational changes, retention, and engagement.
• Coach leaders on performance, employee development, and complex people matters.
• Partner with site leaders on staffing plans, critical-role coverage, and future workforce needs.
• Support recruiting site-based positions by partnering with leaders and the recruiter to define staffing needs, review candidates, coordinate interview feedback, support selection decisions, and help ensure timely movement through the hiring process.
• Support onboarding and integration of new site employees by coordinating with leaders, HR, Training, Safety, and other site functions to help new hires understand expectations, resources, and worksite requirements.
• Administer PHMSA drug and alcohol testing programs, including random testing, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Guide leaders and employees through promotions, transfers, organizational changes, and separations.
• Provide support to employees in understanding policy questions and other work related support to utilize Cameron LNG benefits and support a high performing workplace culture.
• Work with the HR team to deliver compensation, benefits, recruiting, training, and other HR programs at the site, and share employee feedback to improve them.
• Identify workforce trends and concerns early, resolve employee concerns promptly, and involve HR leadership on sensitive matters.
• Support HR team as needed in monthly and quarterly HR reports, and ad hoc analysis.
• Partner with site leadership to monitor workforce availability, overtime trends, staffing risks, and critical-skill gaps, and recommend actions that support operational reliability and workforce stability.
• Use technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy, with appropriate review and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of Human Resources experience, including at least five (5) years as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist.
• Experience advising operational leaders.
• Experience on a small HR team where broad, hands-on support is expected.
• Experience supporting recruiting for site-based or operational roles, including partnering with hiring leaders and recruiters on staffing needs, candidate review, interview coordination, selection support, and onboarding.
• Experience in LNG, energy, petrochemical, or other 24/7 operating environments strongly preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong business acumen and understanding of how HR supports operations.
• Ability to earn the trust of employees and leaders.
• Strong coaching and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and discretion.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR practices.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and communicate it clearly.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; comfortable with HR systems and AI-enabled tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to do hands-on work and support the team wherever needed.
• Knowledge of PHMSA drug and alcohol testing requirements and experience supporting regulatory compliance programs, including random testing administration.
• Ability to communicate site-specific requirements to candidates, employees, leaders, and recruiting partners in a clear and practical manner.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and carry out routine movements associated with office and field-based work in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to move throughout the facility, including accessing operational areas, training rooms, and office locations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel between work locations as needed.
• Must be able to work on-site and respond to business needs outside normal business hours, including occasional call-outs and emergency response situations.
• Must be willing and able to travel for meetings, training, and other business purposes as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.