Senior​/Lead Human Resources Business Partner

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will have responsibility for a broad range of human resources functions in support of MPC's Martinez Renewable Fuels facility. The HRBP's primary role is to partner with organizational leaders to achieve their business objectives by providing guidance and input on employee relations and development issues (including, but not limited to, restructuring business units, workforce/succession planning, employee development, performance, staffing, investigations, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and administering and implementing HR policies).

Successful HRBP’s serve as employee champions and change agents. Specifically related to their assigned client groups, HRBPs will be expected to develop and maintain an effective level of business literacy. This position requires the ability to build and foster business partner relationships, influence, and bring about change, as well as a strong drive for results. The position is part of a family of jobs with increasing levels of responsibility, competency, and skill.

The title and pay grade of the position will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

• Implement HR strategies that are aligned with business needs through influence and change management. Develops and maintains strong business relationships with client groups to drive business results; serves as a key member of business unit leadership teams.
• Promote and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace to support a high‑performing culture.
• Partner with assigned client groups in the interpretation and administration of various human resources policies and programs, as assigned, involving employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations issues, and other matters.
• Guide and assist employees and leaders in the interpretation and administration of various HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs.
• Provide performance and leadership consulting to client organizations including, but not limited to training, needs assessments, organizational development and meeting facilitation. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to develop strategies to respond to changing needs.
• Conduct investigations for the preparation and presentation of facts leading to the resolution of employee disputes related to various issues. Where applicable, participate in negotiations with employee unions and provide assistance in the interpretation and administration of labor contracts to include arbitration.
• Develop, lead, and/or assist with special projects as assigned. Assimilate information and recommend company action based on findings and available funding.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, or related field highly preferred.
• Four (4) or more years of related HR experience required. HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing or related field is preferred.

• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet organization needs and goals.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and limited information and engaging clients to reach clarity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and organizational needs simultaneously and work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑output environment.
• Adapt seamlessly to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build good working relationships with internal clients and external partners.
• High curiosity; eager to learn and understand a wide range of energy industry, business and creative subject matter.
• Advanced experience with relationship management (building healthy working relations and partnerships with all levels of employees).
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications…