Senior Human Resources Generalist
The Woodlands, TX - USA
Job Summary
JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK
Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training as well as the best benefits package in the industry.
Position Summary
The Senior HR Generalist serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to business leaders supporting a distributed field-based workforce in a fast-paced operational environment. This roleis responsible forexecuting core HR functions while driving consistent scalablepeoplepractices across the organization. The Senior HR Generalist providesexpertisein employee relations talent management compliance and workforce planning whileleveragingdata and HR systems to support businessobjectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Partner closely with operations leadership to deliver HR solutions aligned with business strategy workforce needs and operational priorities.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for assigned client groups including workforce planning sourcing interviewing and onboarding with a focus on skilled technical and field roles.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters; conduct investigations recommend actions and ensure consistent and fair application of policies.
- Drive performance management processes including goal setting coaching corrective actions and talent development planning.
- Support organizational effectiveness initiatives including leadership development succession planning and employee engagement strategies.
- Interpret and apply HR policies ensuring alignment with company culture and compliance requirements; recommend updates as needed.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws including wage and hour regulations FMLA ADA and safety-related requirements common in industrial environments.
- Partner with HR leadership to analyze workforce metrics (turnover headcount hiring trends) andprovideactionable insights to improve business outcomes.
- Administer and support HR programs including compensation benefits leave management and recognition programs.
- Facilitate onboarding and integration activities to support retention and productivity particularly for field-based employees.
- Support change management initiatives related to growth organizational changes and operational improvements.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior HR team members promoting consistency and development across the HR function.
- Maintainaccurateemployee records and leverage HRIS systems to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Respond to employee and manager inquiries escalating complex or sensitive issues asappropriate.
- Participate in safety initiatives and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.
Education Experience & Training
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related fieldrequired.
- 58 years of progressive HR experience preferably within energy services industrial manufacturing or field-based environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed workforces.
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday ADP UKG) and data reporting/analytics.
- Professional certification preferred (PHR SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR practices to operational goals.
- Exceptional interpersonal coaching and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with sound judgment and discretion.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze trends and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High levelof integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and HR technologies.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in both office and field environments including occasional visits to operational sites.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
- Occasional travelrequiredto support field locations.
Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status.
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About Company
Kodiak is a leading provider of natural gas contract compression services in the United States, bringing efficiency and reliability to all the major basins.