Manager, HR Business Partner

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. HR Business Partner – Manager Location: Webster, TX (Onsite) Overview

Are you passionate about shaping high-performing teams and driving strategic people initiatives? As an HR Business Partner – Manager, you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, championing organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee engagement. You’ll play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business goals, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering impactful solutions across the employee lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

- Strategic Talent Partnering: Collaborate with leadership to design and execute talent strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, and succession readiness.

- Culture & Engagement: Lead initiatives that cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and energized workplace. Drive employee engagement through thoughtful programs and data-driven insights.

- Organizational Design & Change Leadership: Guide leaders through organizational transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained performance.

- Global Collaboration: Partner with HRBPs across regions to ensure consistency and alignment in talent initiatives and HR processes.

- HR Program Execution: Own the delivery of core HR programs—performance management, leadership development, compensation analysis, and more.

- Employee Relations & Advocacy: Navigate employee relations with empathy and strategic insight, fostering trust and resolution.

- HR Analytics & Reporting: Leverage data to uncover trends, inform decisions, and measure the impact of people strategies.

- Project Leadership: Spearhead HR projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business priorities and measurable outcomes.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of progressive HRBP experience in dynamic, global environments.

- Proven success in driving performance, engagement, and leadership development.

- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.

- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, conditional formatting).

- Analytical mindset with a bias for action and results.

- Exceptional communication skills—able to influence, inspire, and inform across all levels.

Key Strengths

- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

- Change agent who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

- Collaborative partner with strong project management capabilities.

- Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations and building global networks.

- Passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences.

World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.