P&C XP Partner

Driving People & Culture Excellence Through Local Execution, Employee Experience, and Operational Performance

Do you enjoy shaping employee experience and driving cultural transformation?

Partner with the Best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company operating in more than 120 countries. Our People & Culture (P&C) organization enables business success by developing talent, strengthening culture, and ensuring a best‑in‑class employee experience. The P&C Experience & Performance team plays a vital role in transforming our operational practices, harmonizing processes, and championing our people‑first mindset across the enterprise.

Fuel Your Passion

As a P&C XP Partner, you will be a foundational member of the P&C Experience & Performance team, responsible for delivering the enterprise-wide people operations strategy at the local level. Your work directly powers business transformation, talent growth, and a high‑performance culture. You will serve as the primary point of contact for employees and leaders, ensuring seamless execution of key HR processes and the continuous improvement of people-related programs.

You will collaborate closely with business leaders, people leaders, and the P&C XP Director or Leader to enhance employee experience, standardize practices, drive compliance, and support organizational change initiatives—making a meaningful impact across the entire employee lifecycle.

As a P&C XP Partner, you will be responsible for:

Local People & Culture Delivery

Leading local execution of employee relations, day‑to‑day P&C operations, and cultural initiatives.

Supporting hiring activities, talent reviews, performance management, and disciplinary processes.

Managing RIF execution, investigations, and compliance actions.

Ensuring alignment with local, regional, and global P&C strategies.

Talent & Culture Stewardship

Championing a culture of inclusion, innovation, accountability, and leadership excellence.

Operationalizing global talent programs locally to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Partnering with Business/Function P&C teams for talent pipeline and succession planning.

Employee Experience Leadership

Implementing our best‑in‑class employee experience model through data, technology, and process excellence.

Ensuring consistent, high‑quality service delivery that drives engagement and productivity.

Operational Excellence

Supporting local KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement, efficiency, compliance, and governance.

Developing or redesigning processes in response to business needs or evolving environments.

Labor Relations & Compliance

Executing global labor relations strategies at a local level.

Ensuring compliance with local labor laws, union requirements, and enterprise values.

Change Leadership

Supporting restructuring, M&A integration, and organizational redesign.

Ensuring minimal disruption and strong local adoption of change initiatives.

Job Description – Additional Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers requiring coaching, support, and HR guidance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence peers to achieve objectives.

Provide services directly to the business, requiring strong analytical and interpretation skills.

Develop approaches for exceptions when procedures do not fully cover a situation.

(Germany only): Provide HR support for additional legal entities as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of HR experience).

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Employee HR Management.

Desired Characteristics

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.

Ability to influence and lead small teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Proven organizational ability.

Work in a Way That Works for You

Baker Hughes embraces flexibility and recognizes that people work best in different ways. For this role, flexible working hours may be available depending on local requirements, enabling you to manage your schedule to maximize productivity.

Working with Us

At Baker Hughes, our people are the heart of everything we do. We invest in well-being, development, and leadership growth to ensure every employee can bring their full, authentic self to work and thrive.

Working for You

Our long-standing culture of innovation drives us forward. We reward those who embrace transformation—including our evolving People & Culture standards—with benefits that value their impact.

You can expect:

Work‑life balance programs and well-being initiatives

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Optional and elective benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: People & Culture Senior Team leader - Experience & Performance