HR Business Partner (Internal HR) Houston TX

Human Resources Business Partner – Houston, TX
Department: HR Consulting
Reports To: VP, HR Consulting

Location: Houston, TX – Hybrid (In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Employer Flexible
Employer Flexible is a Texas-based Professional Employer Organization (PEO) partnering with small and mid-sized businesses to deliver customized HR, payroll, benefits, and risk management solutions. We enable our clients to focus on growth while we manage the complexities of compliance, workforce management, and employee care.

Position Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner serves as the primary internal HR advisor for our company.   This role delivers strategic, high-touch HR solutions that enhance culture, reduce risk, and support Employer Flexible's business goals. The HR Business Partner builds trusted partnerships with business leaders and employees, proactively identifying needs and implementing best practices in all areas of HR.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work required Tuesday through Thursday and remote work available Monday and Friday.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary internal HR contact for the organization (130 employees).

• Conduct proactive department check-ins to assess needs and provide strategic HR guidance.

• Develop and implement customized HR service plans, policies, and procedures.

• Advise on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices across all HR competencies. 

• Provide hands-on support for employee relations, terminations, investigations, engagement and organizational design.

• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve employee issues quickly and effectively.

• Create and maintain HR deliverables, including handbooks, job descriptions, and policies.

• Manage key projects, including culture activities, onboarding processes, leadership development, and performance management. 

• Travel locally to office sites for relationship management and HR project execution (up to 50% travel).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• A minimum of 3 years of HR experience; consulting or HR Business Partner experience is strongly preferred.

• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn internal systems (e.g., Darwin, CRM).

• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with benefits plans and open enrollment.

• Background in a PEO environment is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Service Orientation

• Communication & Influence

• Problem Solving & Judgment

• Confidentiality & Integrity

Performance Metrics

• Location visits and outreach activities (we have seven office locations, serving four states (TX, MT, OKC, AL)

• Timely completion of HR deliverables (e.g., handbooks, policies, investigations, projects)

• Employee retention and satisfaction scores

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with routine visits to other company sites.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and telephone, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Us
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, paid life insurance), generous PTO and holiday schedule, and a work environment that values professional growth.