HR Manager (Houston, TX)

The HR Manager, Business Partnering & Employee Relations, serves as a strategic and operational partner to management, supporting leaders and employees across the organization. This role is responsible for employee relations, manager coaching, talent acquisition strategy, and HR governance, while collaborating closely with HR Operations to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective employee experience.

D2D:
HR Business Partnering & Managerial Support (30%)
-Serve as a primary HR advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and organizational issues.
-Coach managers on people management practices, decision-making, and communication to ensure consistency and compliance.
-Act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive employee issues by organizing facts, identifying risks, and escalating to the VP, Human Resources for alignment and direction as appropriate.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning (30%)
-Own and manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process end to end, from workforce planning and requisition intake through sourcing, interviewing, offer, and onboarding coordination.
-Operate and manage the ATS, including requisition setup, candidate tracking, interview workflows, documentation, and reporting.
-Manage and oversee external recruiters and vendors as needed, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Employee Relations & Risk Management (20%)
-Lead and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, in alignment with company policy and applicable employment laws.
-Serve as an internal escalation point for employee relations issues, with responsibility for issue triage, documentation, and preparation of decision frameworks.
-Partner with legal counsel and external advisors in coordination with, and under the direction of, the VP of Human -Resources, particularly in matters involving expatriate employees, multi-jurisdictional considerations, or elevated legal risk.
HR Governance & Policies (20%)
-Support the development, interpretation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
-Collaborate with HR Operations (Payroll, Benefits, HRIS) to ensure alignment between policy, process, and execution.
-Contribute to HR reporting, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-Participate in cross-functional initiatives, including organizational development, employee experience, and HR transformation projects.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification
7-10 years of experience in Human Resources
5+ years in a leadership role
ADP, UKG, or related HR platform exposure
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) exposure
Experience in a multicultural or global environment, interfacing with employees from different backgrounds and language barriers
Experience handling full cycle HR (payroll, TA, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance)
Strong knowledge of US employment laws
Reliable, patient, and hard-working personality

Masters Degree preferred
Bilingual (Japanese or Spanish)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.