HR Generalist (Contract)

Royal Vopak•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

Start your career as an HR Generalist at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an HR Generalist at Vopak. What will you do as an HR Generalist? We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist to provide dedicated operational support. This contract role is responsible for the support of the end-to-end hiring lifecycle, encompassing recruitment coordination, pre-employment screening, and comprehensive onboarding. Beyond the new hire experience, the HR Generalist will serve as the primary lead for contractor management, ensuring that all contingent labor processes and documentation are handled with strict precision and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude for HRIS data entry and a focused approach to HR reporting, maintaining the precision and compliance necessary to support a high-performing talent function. What do we expect from you as an HR Generalist? Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience. At least 1-3 years' experience applying HR fundamental concepts, practices and procedures Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR generalist roles, with a focus on recruiting and analytics Knowledge: Best practices in HR, employment law, and compliance issues. Workforce development programs and initiatives. Key HR areas, including talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, performance management, and legal & regulatory compliance. California labor laws, union agreements, and HR best practices. Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Proficient in HRIS (Workday) and recruiting/payroll software; experience with data analysis and time and attendance systems is a plus. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Team building and negotiation skills. Abilities: Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally. Effectively adapt to an environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity. Manage, motivate, coach, and work with others at all levels to accomplish objectives; experience managing teams that do not report directly. Multitask; experience in project management. Other: Driven to deliver short and long-term results with a focus on priorities. Experience leading and coaching teams. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop/implement comprehensive action plans to achieve results. Makes customers a primary focus and develops/sustains loyal, productive relationships. Results-oriented and proactive approach (Innovation). Excellent planning and organizational skills. What does your day look like? Your core responsibilities are: Support the Operating Company: Assist with HR administrative and clerical duties, onboarding, new hire processing, and HR interview/meeting scheduling. Process employee job changes and validate supervisory organization assignments. Manage pre-employment and onboarding processes, including I-9 administration, in partnership with Recruiting. HR Analytics Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote sustainable practices. Utilizing HR analytics to assess workforce trends, identify areas for improvement, and support data-driven decisions. Preparing reports and presentations for management highlighting key metrics and insights. Reconcile and complete monthly reports, generate HR reports and metrics, and analyze trends. Monitor HR metrics, provide detailed reporting, and analyze trends to develop solutions. Design and deliver HR analytics reports and tools. HR Systems Administration Managing HR systems for new hires, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with pre-employment requirements. Recruiting Coordination Partnering with managers in recruitment through job descriptions, candidate screening, and interview scheduling. Overseeing the pre-employment process, including background checks and verification. Contractor Administration Oversee contractor administration processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Collaborate with procurement and management to address contractor-related HR matters. Other Duties Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position. Work Environment This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of over 100°F and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0°F in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may work in elevated environments. The employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location where work is conducted. General office noise may be experienced during office work. Louder sounds and vibrations may be experienced when working in the field. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb stairs leading to heights up to 50’. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas. Inclusion & Diversity: Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential. It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws. Accommodations If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr.usa@vopak.com. Want to start as an HR Generalist at Vopak? Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak's projects? Then start as an HR Generalist and apply now!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
At least 1-3 years' experience applying HR fundamental concepts, practices and procedures
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR generalist roles, with a focus on recruiting and analytics
Best practices in HR, employment law, and compliance issues.
Workforce development programs and initiatives.
Key HR areas, including talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, performance management, and legal & regulatory compliance.
California labor laws, union agreements, and HR best practices.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Proficient in HRIS (Workday) and recruiting/payroll software; experience with data analysis and time and attendance systems is a plus.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Team building and negotiation skills.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Effectively adapt to an environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
Manage, motivate, coach, and work with others at all levels to accomplish objectives; experience managing teams that do not report directly.
Multitask; experience in project management.
Driven to deliver short and long-term results with a focus on priorities.
Experience leading and coaching teams.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop/implement comprehensive action plans to achieve results.
Makes customers a primary focus and develops/sustains loyal, productive relationships.
Results-oriented and proactive approach (Innovation).
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Assist with HR administrative and clerical duties, onboarding, new hire processing, and HR interview/meeting scheduling.
Process employee job changes and validate supervisory organization assignments.
Manage pre-employment and onboarding processes, including I-9 administration, in partnership with Recruiting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote sustainable practices.
Utilizing HR analytics to assess workforce trends, identify areas for improvement, and support data-driven decisions.
Preparing reports and presentations for management highlighting key metrics and insights.
Reconcile and complete monthly reports, generate HR reports and metrics, and analyze trends.
Monitor HR metrics, provide detailed reporting, and analyze trends to develop solutions.
Design and deliver HR analytics reports and tools.
Managing HR systems for new hires, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with pre-employment requirements.
Partnering with managers in recruitment through job descriptions, candidate screening, and interview scheduling.
Overseeing the pre-employment process, including background checks and verification.
Oversee contractor administration processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Collaborate with procurement and management to address contractor-related HR matters.
Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.