HR Generalist

vopak; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vopak is seeking an organized HR Generalist in the United States to support end-to-end hiring, onboarding, and contractor management. You will handle HRIS data entry, analytics, reporting, and collaborate with managers on job descriptions and interviews.

The role emphasizes compliance, onboarding, and coordination across HR functions in a hybrid work environment with opportunities for growth within a global energy storage leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3-5 years of HR generalist experience with focus on recruiting and analytics.
• Proficiency in HRIS (Workday, ADP WorkforceNow) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, compliance, and labor laws.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and coaching/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR administrative duties including onboarding, new hire processing, and scheduling.
• Process employee changes and validate supervisory organization assignments.
• Manage pre-employment and onboarding including I-9 administration.
• Use HR analytics to assess workforce trends and support HR data entry.
• Prepare reports and presentations with key HR metrics for management.
• Partner with managers on job descriptions, candidate screening, and interview scheduling.
• Oversee contractor administration and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Collaborate with procurement on contractor-related HR matters.

Skills

HRIS experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Workday

ADP WorkforceNow

Job description

HR Generalist

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As HR Generalist, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist to provide dedicated operational support. This role is responsible for the support of the end-to-end hiring lifecycle, encompassing recruitment coordination, pre-employment screening, and comprehensive onboarding. You will serve as the primary lead for contractor management, ensuring strict precision and compliance while managing HRIS data entry and HR reporting to support a high-performing talent function.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with HR administrative/clerical duties, including onboarding, new hire processing, and meeting scheduling.

• Process employee job changes and validate supervisory organization assignments.

• Manage pre-employment and onboarding processes, including I-9 administration.

• Utilize HR analytics to assess workforce trends, support data-driven decisions, and manage HR systems data entry.

• Prepare reports and presentations for management highlighting key HR metrics and insights.

• Partner with managers on job descriptions, candidate screening, and interview scheduling.

• Oversee contractor administration processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Collaborate with procurement and management on contractor-related HR matters.

Why You’ll love working with us

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and

• knowledge.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account Options

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)

• Paid Time Off and Sick Days

• Additional Benefits:

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Accident Insurance

  • Legal Plan

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Legal Plan

  • ID Theft Insurance

  • Universal Life

• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.

• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in HR generalist roles, with a focus on recruiting and analytics.

• Proficiency in HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP WorkforceNow) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, compliance, and labor laws

• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Strong organizational skills and experience leading/coaching teams.

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 up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employees must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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 to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Work Eligibility

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

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!

To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. Please include "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates.