Hiring: Sr HR Business Partner - Drilling Permian Company: Patterson-UTI Drilling Location: Midland, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:45:51 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Apex, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Program Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of Human Resources generalist experience •3+ years of investigation experience related to employee relations Required Skills: •This role performs under the direction of the HR Manager. •Manage all employee relations issues and work closely with management and employees to build effective working relationships, improve retention and strengthen morale •Provides day to day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) •Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and advises on disciplinary action •Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and compliance related to employees, and partner with legal department as needed/required •Provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation, while assisting in driving improvements to HR policies, practices and processes •Prepare various reports as required and analyze/interpret data, trends and metrics in partnership with broader HR teams to develop solutions, programs and policies •Provide guidance and input on workforce planning, succession planning and other business initiatives Qualifications: •Excellent communication and relationship building skills to work effectively with all levels of leadership, hourly employees and peers, strong investigative, analytical, critical thinking skills and solid understanding of HR processes, practices, and legal and regulatory legislation. •Excellent communication skills which include the ability to speak, write and listen in a manner that clarifies issues, promotes closure and delivers information in a clear and concise manner and facilitates good decision-making is required •Demonstrated capacity to prepare and present HR initiatives and training programs to management and employees •Demonstrated capacity to maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive employee information and protect Company proprietary information in an appropriate manner. •High level of energy needed for a fast-paced environment where multiple initiatives are happening simultaneously •Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast- paced, dynamic environment. •Advanced proficiency with HR systems such as Oracle HCM, Oracle Recruiting Cloud and Resolver •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook with strong documentation and reporting skills •Demonstrated capacity to travel as needed to other offices and drilling rig work sites, occasionally requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area •Demonstrated capacity to safely navigate drilling rig work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal rig operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) including proper use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!