Senior People Business Partner

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POSITION TITLE: Senior People Business Partner

 

LOCATION: St. Gabriel, LA

 

Our Fluor and Energy Materials business group is seeking to hire a Senior People Business Partner to support our facility in St. Gabriel, LA. The People Business Partner will serve as a hands-on generalist and partner to leaders and employees at all levels at our growing operations plant in St. Gabriel, LA, and in our Madison, WI operations plant. This role is responsible for delivering full-spectrum HR support, strengthening organizational capability, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. The PBP will collaborate closely with plant leadership and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive workforce planning, employee relations, support local talent development and recruitment efforts, and drive HR process excellence.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive culture aligned with company values
• Serve as the primary on-site HR contact for employees and leaders, providing guidance on policies, performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace practices
• Coach leaders on effective people management, communication, and engagement strategies

• Partner with plant leadership to understand business goals and translate them into workforce plans
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition COE to identify recruitment needs and support the full hiring lifecycle for plant roles; participate in interviews, selection, and onboarding to ensure a strong candidate and new‑hire experience

• Partner with the Talent & Learning COE to implement performance reviews, development programs, succession planning, and high‑potential identification; support leadership capability-building initiatives and plant training programs

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as internal policies
• Manage the development, communication, and compliance of employee policies, while maintaining accurate, secure, and up‑to‑date employee files in alignment with organizational and legal requirements
• Maintain accurate HR data, reporting, and documentation
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits COEs to support annual cycles and resolve employee questions
• Drive process improvements to enhance HR service delivery onsite

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic Level: Bachelor’s in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Language(s) and level of proficiency:  Fluent - written and spoken English
• Knowledge/Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, supply chain, or related environments
• Solid understanding of HR compliance and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence leaders, and navigate complex, fast-paced environments

  

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

 

OUR VALUES

At Fluor & Energy Materials, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our leadership is guided by Orbia’s values:

• Be Brave: We move forward with curiosity and ambition to create a better world. We ask big questions, create safe spaces to test solutions, take risks, and exercise creativity.
• Take Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable, realizing our actio