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Human Resources Business Partner

HF Sinclair Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Mar 12, 2026
Basic Function HF Sinclair is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this role, you will serve as a strategic Human Resources partner to refinery organization, aligning people strategies with business goals while maintaining responsibility for key HR operational processes. Independently leads HR initiatives related to workforce planning, employee relations, organizational development, and culture enhancement. Oversee essential administrative functions, including payroll processing and employee progression administration to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Collaborates closely with the HR Manager, HR Operations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and site leadership to identify workforce needs, address challenges, and drive proactive, businessaligned HR solutions. Job Duties Strategic HR Partnership Serves as an HR advisor to frontline and mid-level leaders, offering guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, performance management, and employee engagement. Builds strong, trusted relationships with business leaders to understand operational challenges and proactively recommend HR solutions that support refinery objectives. Identifies trends and root causes related to turnover, employee relations, culture, and organizational effectiveness; proposes action plans to address findings. Facilitates change management efforts, helping leaders and employees adapt to organizational shifts, policy updates, and cultural initiatives. HR Program Administration & Compliance Administers and supports key HR programs including performance management, benefits education, attendance, FMLA/leave management, policy compliance and records management. Coordinates local onboarding, orientation, and benefits-related activities to ensure a welcoming and accurate introduction for new hires and newly eligible employees. Ensures adherence to federal, state, and company HR policies and regulations; prepares required documentation, reports, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy. Partners with COEs and HR Operations to implement and continuously improve HR processes, tools, and systems. Payroll & Timekeeping Administration Oversees payroll preparation for assigned subsidiary employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations. Reviews, validates, and resolves questions related to time and attendance entries; partners with Operations and Maintenance timekeepers, schedulers and supervision to correct discrepancies. Administers employee job progressions, including reviewing eligibility, validating competency and timeinrole requirements, coordinating with supervisors on progression readiness, and ensuring timely and accurate updates within HRIS and payroll systems. Employee Relations & Workplace Culture Provides consultation and guidance on employee relations matters; manages sensitive and complex issues in partnership with senior HR personnel as needed. Conducts fair, thorough, and timely investigations into workplace concerns and recommends consistent and compliant corrective actions. Leads refinery-wide employee experience and unionavoidance initiatives, strengthening communication, engagement, trust, and positive employee relations. Coaches and mentors managers to strengthen their leadership capability, build accountability, and promote consistent application of policies and practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Leadership Leads or participates in cross-functional HR projects focused on process improvement, compliance, culture, and operational efficiency. Represents the HR function in meetings, committees, and refinery initiatives, ensuring HR perspectives and strategies are integrated into business planning. Supports the Tulsa Refinery by responding to routine employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement planning, performance, attendance, policies, terminations, and employee relations, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR personnel. May oversee and mentor HR Generalistlevel employees as needed based on business demands. Other Duties Carries out special assignments or projects as directed by the HR Manager or leadership. Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion. Experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including exposure to employee relations, coaching, and HR administration. Education Level Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a technical field related discipline is required or related work experience in lieu of the degree (4 years of related work experience) is required. Required Skills Deals constructively with problems that do not have defined solutions Maintains a calm and productive influence in times of uncertainty Acts with a clear sense of ownership Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same Builds strong formal and informal relationships within HF Sinclair Leverages relationships to develop solutions within HR and the business Admits mistakes and gains insights from experiences Reflects on how their personal style impacts others Builds trust through a direct and truthful approach Advanced knowledge of general Human Resources principles and ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company. Advanced skill level in Excel, Word, Outlook, and HRIS applications. Ability to handle confidential information including Protected Health Information (PHI) and all applicable compliance issues in relation to relevant HIPAA regulations. Demonstrates the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations and make sound decisions without clear guidelines. Maintains a positive, solutionfocused mindset and exhibits high emotional intelligence when navigating employee and business issues. Ability to read and appropriately interpret information from multiple sources. Preferred Skills Professional certifications such as SHRM - SCP, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, GRP, CEBS or other similar external certifications Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility May lead project teams and provide oversight or coaching to HR Generalists. May assume additional leadership responsibilities as business needs evolve. Work Conditions Office based with occasional refinery visits from time to time and with up to 10% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment (depending upon assignment). Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Benefits HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visitTotal Rewards. Our One HF Sinclair Culture: At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger. About HF Sinclair Corporation HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry. Equal Opportunity Employer HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.