Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Senior HR Business Partner supporting Marathon Petroleum’s transport and rail crude and light-product fleets. Advising leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, investigations, labor relations, and HR strategy.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeCadiz • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy implementation, employee relations, and performance consulting while fostering strong business relationships and promoting a high-performing culture. Proficient in managing HR policies, conducting investigations, and leading special projects in a fast-paced environment.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee RelationsPerformance ConsultingAnalytical SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

HR Strategy ImplementationLabor Contract AdministrationOrganizational DevelopmentNeeds AssessmentsChange ManagementInvestigative SkillsProject ManagementPolicy InterpretationTraining FacilitationData Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesLabor RelationsEmployee EngagementHigh-Performing CulturePetroleum IndustryUtilitiesManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement HR strategies aligned with business needs through influence and change management
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with client groups and serve on business unit leadership teams
Promote inclusion and opportunity to support a high-performing culture
Partner with client groups on interpretation and administration of HR policies and programs covering employment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
Guide employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, practices, and programs
Provide performance and leadership consulting, including training, needs assessments, organizational development, and meeting facilitation
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to develop strategies for changing needs
Conduct investigations and prepare and present facts to resolve employee disputes
Participate in employee-union negotiations and assist with labor contract interpretation and administration, including arbitration
Develop, lead, or assist with special projects
Analyze information and recommend company action based on findings and available funding

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work with ambiguity and limited information
Ability to manage multiple projects and organizational needs simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-output environment
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal clients and external partners
Advanced relationship-management experience across all employee levels
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Analytical, detail-oriented, and team-oriented
Ability to travel approximately 25% to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program