Title:  Human Resources Business Partner

The Opportunity 

• Human Resources Business Partner at a growth-oriented energy company
• You will advise employees at the Par Montana Refinery, Pipeline and Terminal locations and support day to day human resources issues. As the point of contact for site managers, your guidance will help drive planning, decision making, labor relations activities, and implementation of staffing and team development.
• Within our growing company, there are countless opportunities to create clarity, drive change and implement new initiatives.
• We're looking for a strong practitioner who sees new challenges as opportunities for improvement -- someone who has the vision to see what could be and the tactical skills to make it happen. You'll make an impact as you implement new ideas, take on projects, influence others, coach leaders, foster relationships and teamwork, and much more.
• Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will provide exemplary HR service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key activities include: 

• Implement and execute key Human Resources strategies, programs and activities in alignment with business objectives
• Develop trusting relationships, coach leaders & employees and foster a high performance and safety-oriented work culture
• Work closely with site leadership to execute talent management activities such as staffing, performance management, succession, and development planning
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition regarding recruitment activities and manage local onboarding and off-boarding processes
• Provide employee relations services, conduct investigations and lead parties to mutually acceptable resolution
• Support labor relations activities, maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with Union leadership, participate in Company/Union meetings, research, develop recommendations and advise on the resolution of contractual issues, and contribute to grievance processes
• Ensure data integrity with HR and organizational data to include accurate data management, information tracking, reporting, and coordination with timekeepers & payroll team on pay and time processing
• Provide information, advice, assistance and training to leadership and employees regarding the application of policies, procedures, relevant regulations, and benefit administration

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position, additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for employment, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Qualifications for this role:   

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required; directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Professional certification(s) (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) is a plus
• Minimum three years professional experience in human resources or a related field involving customer service, data management, project leadership, compliance, problem solving and/or conflict resolution
• Experience working in Labor relations within a union environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with employee relations including conducting workplace investigations is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of HR compliance and employment law in human resource practice, including selection procedures, EEO and affirmative action compliance requirements, as well as labor standards and labor relations principals preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.) required
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly and professionally required
• HRIS and payroll experience with SAP SuccessFactors or Ceridian Dayforce is a plus
• Conflict resolution and strong interpersonal skills, insight into group dynamics, empathy, and diplomacy & tact through difficult conversations necessary
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with organizational leaders required
• Ability to be forward thinking and strategic with respect to HR processes and systems, creating a climate for change required
• Self-directed, organized, flexible and able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment required
• Experience in the energy or related industry is preferred

About Us 

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific 

Unique Culture 

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in. 

Location, Location, Location 

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. You will work in Billings, Montana, the heart of Yellowstone Country. We have outdoor recreation in all directions and are less than an hour from the mountains. And, as Montana’s largest city, Billings offers options to balance life, work and play — with trails for walking and biking, historic sites, plenty of dining options, a myriad of cultural choices, and the largest healthcare sector between Minneapolis and Spokane. 

Opportunistic growth strategy 

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies. 

Excellent compensation and benefits 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.  Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program. 

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.  Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".  

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations 

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems,  

Our Retail Operations 

We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.  

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.