Lead HR Specialist

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.

As a Lead HR Specialist you will be responsible for day-to-day generalist support functioning as a Senior HR Business Partner to the refinery. Areas of support include but are not limited to recruiting, payroll, medical leave/leave of absences, health & wellness benefits, employee relations, performance, development, as assigned by management.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

• Serve as initial point of contact for employee relations matters; training, employment, labor relations, payroll, compensation and benefits.
• Provide guidance to management and employees on complex HR-related concerns, coordinate with other departments as needed, and refer complex issue to higher levels.
• Participate in employee investigations and assist with providing recommendations on resolutions.
• Initiate and complete processing of all duties involved in employment, terminations, transfers, and promotions of personnel.
• Research and send employee information to Compensation when requesting salary recommendations.
• Fulfill the hiring needs of the organization and lead recruitment initiatives and programs as necessary.
• Establish and implement college recruitment activities and programs at designated universities.
• Extend and negotiate offers of employment.
• Coordinate the on-boarding of all new hires.
• Assist with the termination process to ensure legal obligations are met.
• Coordinate the administration of employee benefits programs with external providers and answer participants benefit questions and resolve mostly routine issues related to their benefits.
• Prepare and communicate information to participants concerning benefit programs, procedures, and changes and ensures compliance.
• Coordinate the administration of payroll with external provider; Review payroll and ensure compliance with government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Assist with special projects and functions of the department.
• Assist lower level HR/Support staff as needed.
• Design and run monthly reports as needed.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Texas City Refinery, required.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 8+ 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

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding?  Take a look at some of our best-in-class 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