Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

. Implement HR strategies aligned with business needs through influence and change management .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy implementation, talent management, and organizational development while fostering inclusive workplace practices. Proficient in advising on HR policies and conducting performance consulting to drive business results.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceTalent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentProject Management SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

HR Strategy ImplementationSuccession PlanningPerformance ConsultingEmployee RelationsLabor Contract InterpretationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyChange ManagementNeeds AssessmentsMeeting FacilitationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCollaborationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLearning Agility

Industry Keywords

PetroleumUtilitiesManufacturingHR PoliciesEmployee DisputesUnion NegotiationsTalent ProcessesConsultationAmbiguity ManagementAnalytical Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement HR strategies aligned with business needs through influence and change management
Build relationships with client groups and leaders to drive business results and anticipate talent and organizational needs
Support talent reviews, succession planning, and related action plans
Promote inclusion and opportunity in the workplace
Advise on the interpretation and administration of HR policies and programs covering employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and talent processes
Guide employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs
Provide performance and leadership consulting, including training, needs assessments, organizational development, leadership development, and meeting facilitation
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on strategies and solutions
Conduct investigations and prepare and present facts to resolve employee disputes
Participate in union negotiations and assist with labor contract interpretation and arbitration where applicable
Lead or assist with special projects, enterprise and client-group HR initiatives, annual people processes, and process improvements
Assess business impact and recommend actions based on findings, available funding, and organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
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 preferred
Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong collaboration, consultation, and relationship management skills
Analytical skills and ability to assess business impact and recommend practical actions
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work through ambiguity and limited information
Ability to apply sound judgment and business context
Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
Detail orientation and analytical discipline
Partnership orientation and ability to build productive relationships across teams and organizational levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program