Human Resources Business Partner, Corporate & Compliance bei U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) – Corporate & Compliance will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to corporate leadership teams, ensuring alignment of HR strategies with business objectives and compliance requirements. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on execution, focusing on employee relations, organizational development, compliance, performance management, and culture-building initiatives. The HRBP will act as a champion for people and organizational effectiveness, driving HR programs that support business growth, mitigate risk, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.

The ideal candidate is:

• A trusted advisor who balances employee advocacy with business priorities.
• A compliance expert who anticipates risk and ensures adherence to regulations.
• A strategic partner who shapes organizational decisions through data and insight.
• A change leader who drives cultural alignment and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Strategic Partnership & Advisory
  • Partner with senior corporate leaders to design and deliver HR strategies that enable business goals, strengthen organizational capability, and mitigate compliance risks.
  • Serve as an HR consultant on complex employee relations, investigations, and compliance issues, ensuring legal alignment and proactive risk management.
  • Provide coaching and counsel to leaders on performance, talent development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, etc.) and company policies.
  • Maintain and update the Employee Handbook, HR policies, and compliance programs to reflect evolving regulations and business practices.
  • Lead corporate compliance initiatives, partnering with Legal and Compliance teams to audit processes, reduce risk, and drive accountability.
  • Responsible for managing the relocation program, processes, and vendor relationships.
• Talent & Performance Management
  • Partner with the Manager, Talent development to drive the performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, and continuous feedback practices for assigned corporate departments.
  • Partner with leadership on succession planning and workforce strategies to ensure bench strength for critical corporate functions.
• Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Serve as an advocate for employees while balancing business priorities, resolving complex employee relations issues with fairness and consistency.
  • Lead initiatives to strengthen corporate culture, employee engagement, and recognition programs.
  • Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate actions to minimize organizational risk.
  • Is an active member of the Great Places to Work committee.
• Organizational Development & Change
  • Act as a change agent in corporate transformation and compliance initiatives, ensuring employees and leaders are equipped for success.
  • Support organizational design, restructuring, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Deliver training and workshops on compliance, performance management, leadership, and employee relations topics.
• Data & Analytics
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends (turnover, engagement, compliance incidents, etc.) to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership on workforce trends and compliance health.

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years partnering with senior leadership in a corporate or compliance-focused HR role.
• Proven expertise in compliance, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (Oracle, Workday, UKG, or similar), Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to corporate goals
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Track record of managing compliance programs and HR audits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.  The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position.  This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.