Sr. Human Resources Business Partner - Brownsville - Next Decade Inc

Description

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
NextDecade is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner to join our NEXT team. This role is integral to our continued growth, supporting the business by building strong relationships with local management, key stakeholders, and employees. The ideal candidate will lead strategic HR initiatives and provide day-to-day HR support, drawing on strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of HR policies, practices, and processes. This is a unique opportunity to partner with the business in a fast-paced environment and make a direct impact on the organization's growth and culture.
The position will be based in Brownsville, TX and will report to Sr. HR Director.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employee & Labor Relations
• Provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Independently manage and conduct employee relations investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, risk assessment, and recommendations, ensuring alignment with policy and employment law.
• Identify employee relations trends and risks, proactively coaching leaders to promote a respectful, consistent, and compliant work environment.
• Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
• Lead efforts to attract, onboard, and develop top talent by partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and participating in the recruitment and selection process.
• Support training and development initiatives throughout the year, ensuring employees remain informed, engaged, and equipped for success.
• Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and change management initiatives.
• HR Business Partnering
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local management, key stakeholders, and employees to understand and address HR needs and business challenges.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect people's strategies to business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive decision-making through strong relationship-building and executive presence.
• Drive HR initiatives that support business objectives and strengthen a positive, inclusive work culture across areas such as engagement, performance management, and retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance HR programs and processes while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Support employee mobilizations to Brownsville, TX, ensuring smooth transitions and a positive relocation experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a related field.
• Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Experience may include a combination of HR generalist work, employee relations, training and development, compensation, and HR data analysis.
• Experience working in oil & gas, manufacturing, or similar industry.
• Employee Relations
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law as it relates to workplace conduct, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and materials with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• HR Knowledge & Compliance
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, labor and employee relations, and HR policies and practices.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Workday or related HRIS system.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to build trust and foster strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, influence skills, and the ability to advise leaders effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong conflict-management and decision-making capabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR certifications are a plus (i.e., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, etc.).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Certifications in competency or personality assessments (e.g., Birkman or similar tools).
• 10 years in Human Resources.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, and data visualization tools.
• Direct experience working on construction sites, in operating facilities within the oil and gas industry, or in LNG terminals is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving business needs and multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and ability to shift priorities as business demands change.

Job Site Work Environment

• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

• Operates in a complex construction environment.

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.

• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.

• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.

• The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.

• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.

• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

• May be required to enter confined spaces.

• May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES

• Safety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

• Honesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

• Respect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

• Transparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

• Diversity - We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.