The Role
Serves as a strategic HR advisor to executive, operational, and business-unit leaders across multiple locations. Manages employee relations, investigations, corrective action, performance management, engagement, retention, compensation, benefits, onboarding, workplace safety, leave management, and organizational change. Ensures consistent policy application, interprets employment regulations, reviews HR metrics, supports culture and process initiatives, and partners with leadership on workforce strategy. Requires strong business acumen, communication, discretion, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and the ability to travel as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior and executive leadership, operational leaders, and managers across multiple locations and field operations. This position provides hands-on HR leadership and guidance across the full employee lifecycle while ensuring HR strategies, polices and practice align with business objectives and operational needs.
The Sr. HRBP works closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and cross-functional partners to design and deliver value-added HR solutions that support both people and business objectives. This position is based at the Holdings office, facilitating strong collaboration with executive and operational leadership.
The Sr. HRBP works closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and cross-functional partners to design and deliver value-added HR solutions that support both people and business objectives. This position is based at the Holdings office, facilitating strong collaboration with executive and operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic HR advisor to business unit leaders, providing insight and solutions that align workforce strategies with business goals.
- Conduct and manage workforces investigations and ensure consistent application of disciplinary and corrective action, and conflict resolution.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee engagement, retention, and career development.
- Partner with leadership to proactively identify and address organizational and workforce challenges.
- Drive consistency in the interpretation and application of company policies across all business units.
- Collaborate with HR leadership on enterprise initiatives, including change management, culture development, and process improvement.
- Review HR metrics and data to evaluate department initiatives and recommend improvements.
- Support new hire onboarding and orientation efforts to promote strong employee engagement from day one.
- Advise business leaders on performance improvement strategies to promote accountability and professional development
- Provide guidance to leaders regarding compensation practices and internal equity
- Partner with Compensation and HR Leadership on compensation programs, job evaluation and organizational changes
- Assist with annual benefits communication and open enrollment administration.
- Promote workplace safety awareness in partnership with HR leadership and the Safety team.
- Partner with Safety and Operations regarding employee safety, workers’ compensation, leave management and other workplace matter.
- Support changing management efforts, fostering a positive and production workplace culture • Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Work Experience
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Significant experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager of similar strategic HR role
- Experience supporting field operations or multi-site environments preferred.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, best practices and investigative processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand operational priorities.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel as needed to support business unit operations.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Professional Licenses, Accreditations and Certifications
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
Knowledge
- Broad understanding of HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, organizational development, and performance management.
- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, including ADA, ADEA, COBRA, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, and related state laws.
- Experience interpreting and applying company policies in alignment with legal and regulatory standard. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Personal Traits and Attributes
- Trusted advisor with strong judgment and integrity.
- Approachable, empathetic, and able to build credibility across all organizational levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and organizational needs.
- Collaborative team player committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Strategic thinker who can balance business needs with employee advocacy
Languages
- Professional-level bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required.
Disclaimer
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact HR 877-511-2962.
About
Founded in 1996, Cotton Holdings Inc., is a global, diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary workforce housing and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton subsidiaries operate throughout North America and internationally under eight unique brands: Cotton Global Disaster Solutions, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Cotton International, Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) and Target Solutions.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Significant experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or in a similar strategic HR role
- Experience supporting field operations or multi-site environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, best practices, and investigative processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities with attention to detail
- Strong business acumen and understanding of operational priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally and discreetly
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel as needed to support business unit operations
- Knowledge of employee relations, compensation, organizational development, and performance management
- Understanding of employment laws and regulations, including ADA, ADEA, COBRA, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, and applicable state laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Professional-level bilingual English and Spanish skills
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
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The Company
What We Do
Cotton Holdings is a Houston-headquartered global infrastructure support services company serving public and private clients. Through specialized subsidiaries and brands, it provides property restoration and disaster recovery, construction and roofing, consulting, logistics, workforce staffing and temporary housing, and culinary services. Its integrated capabilities, personnel, technology and company-owned assets support disaster response, large development projects, government and public-sector partnerships, industrial operations, and commercial real-estate business continuity across North America and internationally.
