Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Lower 48 Asset Overview

The Lower 48 represents the largest ConocoPhillips business segment today based on production. The company has high-quality positions in the United States unconventionals, which are low cost of supply and low GHG intensity assets with significant upside potential.

The company’s large Lower 48 position of 10.8 million net acres, including unconventional holdings of approximately 2 million net acres, gives access to scalable inventory with low cost of supply and low GHG emissions intensity that can generate significant returns over many years of future development. The Lower 48 segment is organized into two business units covering the Permian and Gulf Coast & Rockies. Current major focus areas for the Lower 48 include the Delaware and Midland Basins in Permian, as well as the Eagle Ford and Bakken.

Description

If you are selected as the HR Director will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and consultative support to the associated functional leadership teams for Special Projects, Drilling and Completions, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology and Permian Security. Key responsibilities include driving implementation of business staffing plans; performing complex and non-routine HRBP functions; developing creative solutions to various problems and advising the business accordingly; acting as a thinking partner/coach for business leadership on various HR issues & processes impacting the strategic and long range business plans.

You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement.

This position is located in Midland or Houston, TX.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring HR processes are consistent and linked with Lower 48 HR processes while maintaining client relationships through understanding their strategies and business operations
• Integrating succession planning/talent management processes with functions to identify high potential employees, bench strength for positions and gaps
• Participating on business and L48 HR leadership teams
• Identifying leadership and development opportunities for the business
• Supporting the functions in developing workforce and strategic staffing plans and processes to enable the als of the business
• Consulting with and supporting functions on HR issues regarding staffing, compensation, performance management, employee relations/complaints, talent and succession management
• Supervising 2 HRBPs and 1 HR Associate
• Consulting with the COEs on the particular needs of the functions and on implementing policies/programs and providing feedback on issues impacting the business (e.g. compensation, staffing, employee relations, expatriate, talent management)
• Leading special projects related to delivering the strategic needs of the business

Basic/Required:

• 7+ years of direct experience in Human Resources
• 3+ years of direct experience as a Human Resources Generalist/Business Partner
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis

Preferred:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, other related discipline, or foreign equivalent
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications
• 1+ years of experience as a coach and mentor, both inside and outside the function
• Intermediate level of proficiency in HR technical expertise
• Able to evaluate short and long range needs of business
• Ability to identify and demonstrate opportunities
• Leadership skills
• Results oriented, both individually and for a team
• Proven track record to deliver key results on stretch goals
• Customer focus - relates well with employees at all levels
• Outstanding networking & collaboration skills, both internal and external; able to influence without authority
• Strategic thinker / thinking partner
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Handles tasks to effectively and efficiently complete work responsibilities of self and others
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering results while maintaining a safe environment
• Understands and anticipates needs of clients and collaborators
• Positions and explains ideas that motivate others to action
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Analyzes stakeholder needs, global, political, and market trends to understand how they shape the future and impact business results
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of May 22, 2023.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.