HR Generalist (Temp to Hire)

Saulsbury Industries; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries in Odessa, TX seeks an HR Generalist to support employees and management with onboarding, policy guidance, recruiting, investigations, and HR administration. This role requires handling confidential information professionally and collaborating with leadership to ensure consistent HR practices.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional HR experience preferred.
• Strong HR practices, employee relations, recruiting, and HR administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Office; learn HRIS and other HR systems.
• Willing to travel as needed for investigations, recruiting, or HR events.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding for all staff employees, including offer letters, documentation, screenings, orientation coordination, and smooth transitions.
• Process employee job changes, transfers, promotions, and status changes accurately and promptly.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for policies, procedures, and employment matters.
• Respond to employee questions with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support employee relations and assist management with issue resolution.
• Assist with employee relations investigations: gather info, interview, document findings, maintain confidentiality.
• Partner with managers to advise on performance, attendance, conduct, and HR policy.
• Support recruiting activities: posting, reviewing, interviews, candidate communication, and hiring process.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure HR transactions and employee information are accurate in HRIS and systems.
• Assist with interpretation and application of policies and employment practices.
• Support management with day-to-day HR issues and guidance.
• Assist with HR projects, audits, and process improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Recruiting

HR administration

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Location: Odessa, TX Type: Full-time (in office - not remote)

Position Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support to employees and management throughout the organization. This position serves as a key point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns and supports the organization in areas including onboarding, employee relations, job changes, compensation, recruiting, investigations, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee matters. This position works closely with employees, managers, and leadership to ensure HR policies and processes are effectively communicated and consistently administered.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding process for all staff employees, including preparing offer letters, completion of required employment documentation, running pre-employment screenings, coordination of orientation, and ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Process employee job changes, transfers, promotions, and other employment status changes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and other employment matters.
• Respond to employee questions, concerns, and requests while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support employee relations by addressing workplace concerns and assisting management with appropriate resolution of employee issues.
• Assist with employee relations investigations as needed, including gathering information, assisting with interviews, documenting findings, and maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to provide guidance regarding employee performance, attendance, conduct, workplace concerns, and application of HR policies.
• Support recruiting activities, including posting positions, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, conducting recruiting-related activities, and assisting with the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure HR transactions and employee information are accurately maintained in HRIS and other applicable systems.
• Assist with the interpretation and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support management and leadership with day-to-day HR issues and provide guidance on appropriate HR practices.
• Assist with special HR projects, initiatives, audits, and process improvements as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional HR experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general HR practices, employee relations, recruiting, and HR administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and utilize HRIS and other HR systems.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Willing to travel as needed for investigations, recruiting, or other HR events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience supporting employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Experience in a recruiting or talent acquisition environment.

About Saulsbury Industries

Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our "safety first and foremost" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident-free operations in the construction industry. Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND. Visit our website at www.saulsbury.com

Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer