SR HRBP (1099 Contract)

SR HRBP (1099 Contract)

Location: Downtown Houston, TX 100% Onsite
Contract Type: 1099

Salary: $50–$65/hr

Duration: 3-Month Contract with Potential Extension

About Opportunity

ElevationHR is partnering with a leading Fortune 500 energy and utilities enterprise headquartered in downtown Houston to identify a seasoned Senior HR Business Partner for a high-impact contract assignment. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished HR leader to operate at the intersection of organizational strategy, workforce optimization, and enterprise-level transformation during a pivotal period of HR and operational advancement.

As the Senior HRBP, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, deliver critical support across complex workforce initiatives, and help drive an inclusive, high-performance culture across the organization. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at influencing leaders, and is ready to shape outcomes for one of the most important energy infrastructure companies in the United States.

This assignment is onsite at 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX, embedded directly within the business—positioning you at the center of real-time decision making.

What You’ll Do

Strategic HR Leadership & Advisory

• Partner directly with senior leaders to align people strategies with operational, financial, and organizational priorities.
• Act as a trusted consultant by offering strategic recommendations, challenging assumptions, and shaping forward-leaning HR solutions.
• Influence leaders across multiple business units to drive a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations & Workforce Risk Management

• Lead complex, full-cycle employee relations engagements including investigations, performance concerns, coaching, and policy interpretation.
• Guide leaders through sensitive employee matters with sound judgment, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Partner with internal legal and labor relations teams (as needed) to ensure workplace practices remain consistent, fair, and compliant.

Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Optimization

• Support organizational design, workforce shifts, talent reviews, succession planning, and competency alignment activities.
• Facilitate business conversations that surface skill gaps, operational bottlenecks, and opportunities to elevate leadership capability.
• Collaborate with enterprise HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to integrate performance management, workforce planning, and engagement programs.

Change Leadership & Culture Stewardship

• Enable change management efforts tied to enterprise transformations, structural updates, and major people initiatives.
• Coach leaders on communication, decision-making, and workforce engagement practices to strengthen team performance.
• Elevate and reinforce an inclusive workplace culture reflective of the communities the organization serves.

Data-Driven Insights & HR Operations Excellence

• Leverage HR analytics, dashboards, and systems (SAP HCM preferred) to diagnose trends and drive informed actions.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of HR transactions, employee data, and operational processes in partnership with HR operations teams.
• Provide business units with actionable insights that influence workforce planning and organizational strategy.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of progressive HRBP or related HR experience in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, workforce risk mitigation, and leader coaching.
• Experience in utilities, transmission, distribution, or industrial sectors is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency with SAP HCM strongly preferred.
• Strategic mindsets are paired with strong business acumen, executive communication, and solution-oriented thinking.
• Ability to influence at all levels and operate with independence, discretion, and professional judgment.

Role Details

• Title: Senior HR Business Partner
• Location: 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002
• Contract Type: 1099
• Duration: 3 months, with potential extension based on business needs
• Schedule: 100% onsite
• Compensation: $50–$65/hour
• Requirements:

Why ElevationHR?

ElevationHR is a trusted consulting and talent advisory partner supporting high-growth, high-impact organizations across the United States. As a consultant through ElevationHR, you gain:

• Direct access to strategic enterprise-level projects
• Strong executive support and candidate advocacy
• Fast, transparent recruiting processes
• Opportunities to expand your consulting portfolio with leading brands

Your expertise and professionalism will be fully championed by a team that understands and values senior-level HR leadership.

Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?

If you’re a strategic HR business partner who thrives in high-visibility roles and wants to contribute to mission-critical workforce and operational initiatives, we want to hear from you!

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