HR Generalist

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Vopak is seeking an HR Generalist to support onboarding, new hire processing, and HR administrative tasks at our Plaquemine site. You will process employee changes, validate organizational structures, and manage I-9s, while keeping HRIS data accurate and up to date.

You will also analyze workforce trends, prepare management reports, oversee contractor administration, and collaborate with managers on job descriptions and interviews to ensure compliant, effective HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR generalist roles with focus on recruiting and analytics.
• Proficiency in HRIS and HR data management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR administrative/clerical duties including onboarding and new hire processing.
• 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 and manage HR systems data entry.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management highlighting key HR metrics.
• Partner with managers on job descriptions, candidate screening, and interview scheduling.
• Oversee contractor administration processes ensuring compliance with policies and law.
• Collaborate with procurement and management on contractor-related HR matters.

Skills

HR analytics

HRIS

Onboarding

Recruiting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

ADP WorkforceNow

Microsoft Office

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.

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
• 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.

What energy will you bring?

We'd love to meet you! Together, we help the world flow forward.

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 104F (40C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15F (-10C) 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Citizens and businesses everywhere can switch on the lights and go about their day, without ever having to wonder whether the energy is available. Vopak provides infrastructure solutions for storing the products that make it possible. But our tanks and terminals alone don't get the job done. Our people do. That's why we say: there is human energy inside. Read more about us at www.careersatvopak.com