HR Generalist - Full-Cycle Recruiting, Benefits & Payroll

Odfjell Terminals US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Odfjell Terminals US is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Americas and Houston operations, serving as an initial HR contact for Charleston and coordinating with the HR Manager in Houston.

The role covers employee relations, performance management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and training, with responsibilities spanning compliance and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Union environment experience.
• PHR certification is preferred.
• Experience in affirmative action creation, analysis, implementation and training is strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, customer service focus and critical thinking are required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR activities including talent sourcing, benefits, compliance and policy interpretation.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding including interviews, offers, pre-employment steps and onboarding processes.
• Guide performance management including coaching, counseling and disciplinary actions.
• Assist in benefits administration of health & welfare programs.
• Administer leaves of absence in compliance with FMLA and state/federal laws.
• Ensure proper HR actions and documents for new hires, pay changes, terminations, etc.
• Prepare and analyze reports using HR systems.
• Process payroll and administer company benefits.
• Act as back-up to the HR Manager.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

IBM PC

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

HR SAP

Alliance Payroll

Integritime (Attendance on Demand)

UHC eServices

InfiniSource COBRA

Principal TRC

Job description

Odfjell Terminals US is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Americas and Houston operations, serving as an initial HR contact for Charleston and coordinating with the HR Manager in Houston.

The role covers employee relations, performance management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and training, with responsibilities spanning compliance and reporting in a fast-paced environment.