HR Specialist Job at Valero Energy in Houston

Overview

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

Description

HR Specialist - 25001CY

Role Summary

Valero seeks a qualified HR Specialist to support day-to-day HR activities across recruiting, payroll, medical leave/absences, health & wellness benefits, employee relations, performance, and development as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as initial point of contact for employee relations matters; training, employment, labor relations, payroll, compensation and benefits.
• Provides guidance to management and employees on complex HR-related concerns, coordinates with other departments as needed, and refers complex issue to higher levels.
• Participates in employee investigations and assists with providing recommendations on resolutions.
• Initiates and completes processing of all duties involved in employment, terminations, transfers, and promotions of personnel.
• Researches and sends employee information to Compensation when requesting salary recommendations.
• Fulfills the hiring needs of the organization and leads recruitment initiatives and programs as necessary.
• Establishes and implements college recruitment activities and programs at designated universities.
• Extends and negotiates offers of employment.
• Coordinates the onboarding of all new hires.
• Assists with the termination process to ensure legal obligations are met.
• Coordinates the administration of employee benefits programs with external providers and answers participants benefit questions and resolves mostly routine issues related to their benefits.
• Prepares and communicates information to participants concerning benefit programs, procedures, and changes and ensures compliance.
• Coordinates the administration of payroll with external provider; Reviews payroll and ensures compliance with government agencies.
• Ensures compliance with labor regulations.
• Assists with special projects and functions of the department.
• Assists lower level HR/Support staff as needed.
• Designs and runs monthly reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Houston Refinery, required.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in the following area(s):
  • professional-level Human Resources experience

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree - in Human Resources, Business, or related area
• Experience with SAP

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

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All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.