Lead HR Business Partner

Requisition ID: 21002

Date: 20 Apr 2026

Location: TX, US, 77056

Company: Woodside Energy Ltd

About the Role

The HRBP Lead will align HR services and capabilities with the region's business aspirations and strategy.

This is a full-time role located in Houston.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities/ decision autonomy/ impact of outcomes

Provide strategic direction and leadership to team of HR Business Partners in the region.
Own the end-to-end people agenda for the International Business
Support the delivery of strategic HR services and capabilities, understanding the business unit goals and provide HR solutions to fulfil them.

- Integrate HR capabilities in the region, fostering the connection between HRBPs with CoEs and the HR Operations Team to - understand business context.

Support the business in navigating organisational changes and contribute to implementing major HR projects in the region.
Support driving integrated talent management, Culture & inclusion outcomes, strategic workforce planning and leadership development within the region.
Combine long-term planning with delivery accountability.
Owns group-level talent management & succession planning for critical enterprise roles.
Oversees complex ER cases, ensures compliance and reporting and provides coaching on ER to team
Influences enterprise HR policy and frameworks. Provides guidance on complex queries and coaching to team.
Collaborate with functional colleagues including HR Operations and the Centres of Excellence to ensure regional and global alignment of key practices and local effectiveness.

Capabilities / Expertise
Business and Technical:

Experience across the full spectrum of HR activities.
Understands industry and business trends to anticipate talent impacts.

Project Management.
Change Management.

Organisational and People:

Leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Stakeholder Management:

Expected behaviours / Values
Leads with Conviction.
Drives Strategic Alliances.
Thinks Long-Term.
Maximises Performance.
Inspires People.
Demonstrate Business Acumen.
Delivers Results.
Communicates Openly.
Builds Resilience.

Performance:

Effectiveness of HR capabilities in the region

Stakeholders:

Reports to Regional Head of Human Resources
Leads the Human Resources Business Partners
CEO-1 and Senior Leaders
HR Centres of Excellence and HR Operations

Skills and Experience

Experiences for the role:

+10 years of experience in HR, focusing on business partnering, employee relations, and talent management.
Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing relevant and strategic HR support.
Track record of leading effective and efficient teams to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes for their customers
Experience with supporting multiple locations/jurisdictions
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. employment law.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Skilled in international communication and able to build and sustain effective working relationships with international colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills, Accreditations and Qualifications:
Required: BA/BS degree with at least 10 years of related HR experience or equivalent

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
Community volunteering opportunities
Relocation assistance (if required)
A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

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