Sr HR Business Partner

Farm Credit Bank of Texas

Austin, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Automation, Business Strategy, Business Support, Business Transformation, C-Level Management, Calibration, Capital Markets, Change Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Documentation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Finance, Food Safety, Funding, Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Leadership, Legal, Loans, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Risk Management, Service Delivery, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Trend Analysis, Workforce Management, Workforce Planning, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Austin, Texas
POSTED
1 day ago
JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $42.2 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:

The Senior HR Business Partner is a senior-level HR professional responsible for delivering strategic and operational human capital support to executive leadership across complex business functions. This role serves as a trusted advisor to SVP, EVP, and C-level leaders and is accountable for aligning workforce and talent strategies with business objectives, managing organizational risk, and driving effective people outcomes.

This position serves as a key advisor and partner to business leaders, employees, and HR Centers of Excellence, translating business needs into scalable people solutions and ensuring effective execution of workforce strategies. The role is responsible for addressing complex organizational, talent, and employee-related challenges while supporting business performance, compliance, and long-term organizational health.

This role manages highly sensitive employee matters, influences enterprise workforce decisions, and partners closely with executive leadership to address complex organizational, talent, and business challenges. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior HR Business Partner provides leadership on workforce initiatives, influences organizational strategy and talent decisions, mentors less experienced HR professionals, and supports continuous improvement across human resources programs and practices.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, employee relations, and workforce risk management.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce plans, including organizational design, headcount planning, talent strategies, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
  • Lead organizational design efforts, including restructures, role clarity initiatives, span and layer analysis, and alignment of teams to evolving business priorities.
  • Partner with leaders to execute performance management processes, including goal setting, ongoing feedback, calibration, development planning, and resolution of performance concerns.
  • Coach leaders on performance expectations, accountability, feedback delivery, documentation, and leadership effectiveness to support a high-performance culture.
  • Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, documentation of findings, recommendations, and compliant resolution of workplace issues.
  • Provide expert guidance on employment law and compliance matters, including FMLA, ADA, leave administration, accommodations, wage and hour considerations, and policy interpretation.
  • Identify and assess workforce and organizational risks and provide recommendations to mitigate legal, compliance, operational, and employee relations exposure.
  • Lead and support change management initiatives, including organizational change, leadership transitions, workforce reductions, and business transformation efforts.
  • Partner with HR Operations to identify system enhancements, workflow improvements, process efficiencies, and automation opportunities that improve HR service delivery.
  • Collaborate with HR Operations and HR Centers of Excellence to improve, standardize, and scale employee lifecycle processes and HR programs.
  • Utilize workforce data and analytics to identify trends, assess organizational health, and deliver actionable insights and recommendations to leaders.
  • Partner with Compensation to support pay decisions, market alignment, job evaluations, and internal eq

About the Company

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Farm Credit Bank of Texas