HR Partner

Job Description Position Title: HR Partner Position Reports To: HR Manager Position Summary The HR Partner serves as a strategic advisor and HR resource for one or more of Apache’s operations regions. This role provides support and guidance in the areas of employee relations (ER), workforce planning, performance management, talent and leadership development, reward/recognition, training, engagement, and policy/guideline development. The HR Partner is the primary HR point of contact and is expected to be present where the work happens. Essential Functio ns Strategic Partnership & Organization Effectiveness Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related matters Support restructuring efforts as regions grow or evolve Identify trends in workforce data and proactively surface insights to division leadership Talent Acquisition and Workforce Mobilization Partner with Talent Acquisition to support craft and professional hiring tied to project awards and ramp timelines Drive workforce planning cycles to ensure division staffing aligns with project bid assumption Support rapid mobilization and demobilization of project crews, ensuring compliant and efficient execution Employee Relations & Compliance Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation and assist in developing new procedures/processes based on feedback from the operations teams and changes to local labor law. Conduct and document employee relations investigations with objectivity and in accordance with company policy Advise supervisors and managers on corrective action, performance management, and separation decisions Ensure region compliance with federal, state, and local employment law across all operating jurisdictions Partner with HR Leadership and Legal on complex investigations and escalated matters Maintain awareness of union activity and support labor relations strategy where applicable Performance & Talent Development Drive the performance review cycle within the region, coaching managers on goal-setting and feedback delivery Identify high-potential talent and partner with Workforce Development on succession and development planning Coach frontline supervisors on effective people leadership practices Support the design and delivery of frontline supervisor development programs Collaborate closely with the Safety function on return-to-work programs, incident follow-up, and workforce safety culture Ensure HR practices reinforce safety accountability in the field Partner with Safety on workforce communications and behavior-based safety initiatives Other duties as needed. Education & Experience Required 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years as an HR Partner or HR Generalist supporting field or operational populations Demonstrated experience in employee relations, including conducting workplace investigations and advising on disciplinary matters Ability to travel to project sites and field…