Senior HR Leader: Payroll, Talent & Compliance

Intercontinental-Terminals-Company-LL; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental-Terminals-Company-LL is seeking a senior HR leader to drive recruitment, onboarding, policy management, and performance development. The role advises managers on employment law, conducts investigations, and oversees disciplinary actions while coordinating benefits, payroll, and HRIS systems.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and strategic thinking with 5–10 years of HR experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related HR experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, strong problem‑solving ability, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, payroll, compensation, and benefits.
• UKG system administration and full‑cycle payroll experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related programs.
• SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or MBA with an HR concentration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting and onboarding processes
• Maintain and update job descriptions
• Lead performance assessment and development processes
• Advise managers on personnel practices, policies, and employment laws
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Administer disciplinary and performance management processes
• Manage company social media and internal communication channels
• Support ITC’s Safety & Health Management System
• Maintain and develop the ITC Associate Handbook
• Assist with company events
• Support ongoing benefits communication and associate inquiries
• Assist with implementing new plans and changes to existing programs
• Serve as primary backup to the Payroll Manager for full‑cycle payroll
• Maintain HRIS data, associate folders, shift schedules, and org charts
• Assist associates with payroll questions (withholdings, benefits, garnishments)
• Support timekeeping system maintenance, reporting, and non‑exempt time processing
• Lead HR KPIs, analytics, and metrics
• Drive HR innovation and technology projects
• Develop and monitor HR budget (salaries, benefits, events)
• Administer compensation programs (CD&P Framework, salary surveys, job analysis)
• Manage Workers’ Compensation program and injury reporting
• Partner with Safety & Health on injury management
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Organization

Employee relations

Payroll & benefits

UKG payroll

MS Office

Strategic thinking

MBA/HR concentration (plus)

Education

MBA with HR concentration

Tools

UKG system

Job description

Intercontinental-Terminals-Company-LL is seeking a senior HR leader to drive recruitment, onboarding, policy management, and performance development. The role advises managers on employment law, conducts investigations, and oversees disciplinary actions while coordinating benefits, payroll, and HRIS systems.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and strategic thinking with 5–10 years of HR experience.