Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high‑voltage electrical engineering, driving the transition to a sustainable future. We operate at the forefront of renewable energy, data centers, and complex utility projects—powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. At H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset. We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and influence the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and strong problem‑solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will lead the development and execution of the Human Resources function for the U.S. Business during its startup and growth phase. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for all aspects of HR while acting as a strategic business partner to U.S. leadership and Irish headquarters. The role will build compliant HR infrastructure, advise leadership on U.S. employment legislation, support organizational growth, and ensure the attraction, development, and retention of high-performing engineering and operational talent across the United States. This position requires someone comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a fast-growing, project-based engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Leadership & Strategy: Establish and lead the HR function for U.S. operations from startup through scale. Partner with U.S. and Irish leadership on people strategy aligned with business objectives. Develop HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks compliant with U.S. federal, state (Texas), and local laws. Act as the senior advisor on U.S. employment legislation, compliance, and HR best practice.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Help formulate workforce planning in line with U.S. growth strategy. Provide guidance on full-cycle recruitment for engineering, project, operational, and corporate roles across the U.S. Build employer branding and competitive hiring processes in the U.S. market. Utilize and amend the H&MV onboarding programs to integrate employees into the organization and culture.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. Lead employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, terminations, and conflict resolution. Develop and implement performance management frameworks and succession planning. Coach managers on leadership capability and people management practices.
• Compliance, Risk & Governance: Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, FLSA, EEOC, OSHA, workers’ compensation, benefits, and employment regulations. Manage HR audits, reporting, and record-keeping requirements. Develop and implement U.S. employee handbooks and HR policies aligned with global standards. Manage relationships with external legal, payroll, and benefits providers.
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll: Design and manage competitive U.S. compensation and benefits programs. Benchmark roles and ensure market competitiveness. Oversee payroll processes with Finance and external vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Learning, Development & Culture: Support leadership development and technical training initiatives. Build engagement, culture, and communication programs aligned with the company’s values and global culture. Support change management as the U.S. business scales.
• Startup & Organizational Development: Build scalable HR systems and infrastructure suitable for rapid growth. Support organizational design, headcount planning, and talent pipelines. Act as the HR bridge between U.S. operations and Irish headquarters. Prepare for future HR team expansion as the U.S. business grows.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership or HR Manager role.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment legislation, especially Texas labor law.
• Experience supporting startup, greenfield, or high-growth operations.
• Proven experience in engineering, construction, utilities, energy, or project-based industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build HR functions and processes from the ground up.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multinational or Irish/U.S. business environments.
• Exposure to industrial, high-voltage, infrastructure, or field-based workforces.

Key Competencies

• Strategic business partnering
• Startup mindset and adaptability
• Sound judgment and risk management
• Influencing and coaching leaders
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Operational excellence

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead the HR function for a growing U.S. business.
• Exposure to a global high-voltage engineering organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Long-term career growth as the U.S. operation scales.

Key skills/competency

• HR Leadership
• Strategic Business Partnering
• US Employment Law
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• Organizational Development
• HR Infrastructure Building
• Change Management