An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. JOB SUMMARY: The Principal Human Resources Business Partner (M&A) will have responsibility as the Human Resources Subject Matter Expert and lead coordinator for MPC’s HR merger & acquisition activities. The Principal HR Business Partner (M&A) serves as the primary contact for enterprise-wide transactional activity, partnering with the Business Development team from early-stage deal thesis through post-merger integration. This role conducts rigorous human resources due diligence to identify workforce risks and labor liabilities. Acting as the single point of contact to HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), will orchestrate the design and deployment of critical talent retention, total rewards alignment, and organizational structures. The role will support in protecting deal value, mitigating operational disruption, and harmonizing cultures to ensure long-term transaction success. This role requires an experienced, business-minded HR professional who builds strong relationships while bringing sound judgment, independent perspective, and the ability to influence people and business decisions. The Principal HRBP (M&A) will be expected to develop and maintain an effective level of business literacy and build strong partnerships across the organization. This role supports a dynamic, evolving organization with employees across corporate offices, field locations, and remote work environments across multiple time zones. RESPONSIBILITIES: Covers the entire deal lifecycle, including HR due diligence, integration strategy, organizational design, cultural harmonization considerations, and cross-functional HR alignment. Leads HR merger and acquisition activities, sets priorities, oversees execution, and ensures high-quality, timely deliverables. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all M&A activities, target company data, employee information, and sensitive business discussions throughout the deal lifecycle. Single point of contact between the deal team, HR Business partners and COEs—collaborating with Total Rewards, HR Data, Labor Relations, Legal on transitional service agreements (TSAs). Scaling the organization’s capability by developing governance, standard processes, frameworks, and playbooks for M&A activity to ensure repeatable, agile, and streamlined execution. Implement HR strategies related to M&A activity aligned with business needs through influence and change management. Develop and maintain strong relationships with HR peers and leaders at all levels to drive business results, anticipate talent and organizational needs. Interpretation and administration of human resources policies and programs involving employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, talent processes, and other people-related matters. Provide guidance and solutions that are practical, consistent, and aligned with business needs and enterprise HR priorities. Serves as the escalation resource and advisor on complex HR issues related to M&A activity balancing business needs, employee considerations, risks, compliance, and resources. Develop, lead, and/or assist with special projects, enterprise HR initiatives, and process improvements as assigned. Assimilate information, assess business impact, and recommend action based on findings, available funding, and organizational priorities. Promote and fosters inclusion and opportunity (I&O) in the workplace to support a high performing culture. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, or related field highly preferred. Ten (10) or more years of related HR experience required. HR Business Partner experience highly preferred. Prior experience supporting M&A activities is highly preferred. Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing or related field is preferred. SKILLS: Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently to manage multiple priorities and meet organization needs simultaneously. Strong collaboration, consultation, and relationship management skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships with internal clients, external partners, and employees at all levels. Analytical skills and the ability to assimilate information, assess business impact, and recommend practical actions based on findings and organizational priorities. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. COMPETENCIES: Comfortable working through ambiguity and limited information while engaging clients to reach clarity and alignment. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-output environment with changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to apply sound judgment, business context, and practical guidance to support credible people and business decisions. Ability to demonstrate learning agility and intellectual curiosity by quickly building understanding of energy industry, business, and HR-related subject matter.Ability to demonstrate detail orientation and analytical discipline to support accurate, thoughtful, and well-reasoned recommendations.Ability to demonstrate a partnership orientation by collaborating effectively and building productive relationships across teams, functions, and levels of the organization. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Requisition ID: 00024807 Pay Min/Max: $141,300.00 - $212,000.00 Salary Grade: 13 Location Address: 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy Additional locations: Denver, Colorado, Findlay, Ohio, Houston, Texas Education: Bachelors (Required) Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

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