Description
JOB TITLE: HR Business Partner
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
REPORTS TO: HR Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUMMARY
The HR Business Partner supports core HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, performance management, and employee relations, while helping streamline and modernize HR processes across the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and HR inquiries.
Maintain personnel records, data accuracy and generate reports in the HRIS.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
Manage full cycle recruitment, including posting open roles, maintaining and creating position seats in the system, job postings, screening candidates, and extending job offers.
Manage pre-employment checks and hiring related compliance.
Facilitate a consistent, compliant new hire onboarding process.
Support performance review cycles, goal tracking, and manager training.
Conduct investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed.
Administer the LMS, including assignments, completions, and reporting.
Track required training, including safety, harassment prevention, and certifications.
Ensure compliance with employment law and company policy.
Support FMLA, ADA, and leave administration, including tracking and documentation.
Maintain current knowledge of HR best practices and employment law updates.
Provide backup support for payroll processing as needed.
Contribute to internal communications that strengthen workplace culture.
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid, based in Houston, TX
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years of HR experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 7 to 10 years in an HR role.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of employment law, recruiting, performance management, and benefits administration.
Strong proficiency in Paycom required.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret policy, prepare clear documentation, and present information to employees at all levels. Solid analytical skills, including comfort with HR metrics, ratios, and reporting. Sound judgment and problem-solving ability in situations with limited standardization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standard professional office environment with periodic travel to the Houston office. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Occasional extended hours to support key projects or events.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT
It is the policy of AMPP to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. AMPP complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact hr@ampp.org for accommodation requests. AMPP maintains a professional workplace free of harassment for all candidates and employees.
Requirements
3 to 5 years of HR experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 7 to 10 years in an HR role.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of employment law, recruiting, performance management, and benefits administration.
Strong proficiency in Paycom required.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
