Principal People Experience Partner

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

AspenTech is an AI-powered software company helping the world’s leading energy, chemical and engineering companies succeed in their digital transformation, making their operations more efficient and reducing impact on the environment. At AspenTech, you will be part of a global market-leading company with double-digit growth and a blue-chip customer base.

We offer the opportunity to make an impact, to drive innovation and to be an agent of positive change. Our culture and vision have taken dramatic leaps forward over the past two years and we still have work to do. We need extraordinary individuals to pave the way ahead. The reviews on here paint many stories of successes, failures, excitement and disappointment. Every person has their own story. We strive to make your story at AspenTech a great one.

Are you passionate about fostering positive workplace relationships and driving meaningful HR strategies? If you are an HR professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role for you! We are seeking a Principal People Experience Partner to support us in a dual-capacity role for human resources activities for our managers and employees at our Houston location. You will assist them in leading all aspects of HR processes, resolving issues, and supporting programs and policies that align with our business objectives.

Your Impact

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 5 yrs HR or People Partner experience
• Strong foundation in employee relations and manager coaching
• Experience supporting multi-site or growing organizations
• Ability to manage competing priorities with sound judgment and empathy
• Experience in fast-paced or scaling environments
• Exposure to global or regional HR support
• Familiarity with HRIS and people data tools
• Trusted partner with strong relationship-building skills
• Clear, thoughtful communicator
• Practical problem-solver with a people-first mindset
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change

WHO YOU ARE: 

The Principal People Experience Partner plays a critical role in supporting leaders and employees while reinforcing a strong, consistent people experience. This role ensures that day-to-day people needs are met with care, clarity, and accountability, enabling teams to do their best work while working with leaders to drive the overall functional and corporate strategies.

Work Authorization

AspenTech will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Work Location:
AspenTech has a global hybrid workplace for most of our roles. Employees are expected to work in the office 4 days per week and may work remotely 1 day per week, unless the employee has a reasonable accommodation or other approved exception to the hybrid workplace schedule. This role follows our 4-1 hybrid model and is based in our Houston, TX office.

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