HR Advisor

Valero; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

401(k) match

Pension plan

Healthcare & wellness

Job summary

Valero is seeking an HR Advisor to partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations. This on-site role at the Texas City Refinery offers opportunity to influence HR programs and processes across the site.

The position requires 2+ years of professional HR experience, a High School diploma or GED, and preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, PHR certification, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional-level Human Resources experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as HR partner for assigned areas, advising on employee relations and policy, and coordinating with other departments.
• Gives guidance to management on HR concerns and refers complex issues to higher levels.
• Participates in employee investigations and recommends resolutions.
• Participates in grievance procedures and exit interviews.
• Designs and runs monthly HR reports.
• Supports on-site HR processes like employment, transfers, promotions and terminations.

Skills

HR experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 an HR Advisor you will partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources (HR) policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.

Duties

At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including:

• Serves as point of contact for assigned HR areas, which may include: employee relations; training, employment, labor relations, affirmative action, and/or employment equity programs.
• Provides guidance to management and employees on 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.
• Participates in grievance procedures and exit interviews.
• Reviews data and assists with communicating recommendations to management for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Initiates and completes processing of all duties involved in employment, termination, transfer, and promotion of personnel in assigned area of responsibility.
• Designs and runs monthly reports.
• Researches and sends employee information to Compensation when requesting salary recommendations.
• Assists with special projects and functions of the department.
• Assists lower level HR staff as needed.
• Gives overview of HR policies to new hires.

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

Primary Location

US-TX-Texas City

Job Posting

Nov 5, 2026, 2:17:23 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Texas City Refinery, required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of professional-level Human Resources experience required.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Human Resources, Business, or related area preferred.
• PHR certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Benefits

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

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

Discover more about Texas City and how we’re making a difference there.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, 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.

The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.