Human Resources Manager

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX, and is a part of the PEMEX group which is a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics and marketing. PEMEX Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees with another 1200 contractors on site. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The PEMEX Deer Park site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. We set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in a number of fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and have a positive impact on the local community where we work.

BENEFITS:
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to act as a key advisor and right-hand support to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in handling a diverse workforce, including staff, unionized, and hourly employees within a refinery or manufacturing facility. This role requires a leader capable of developing and enforcing effective HR policies and ensuring accountability across the organization. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner, providing responsive, knowledgeable guidance to senior leadership, and making impactful decisions with confidence and insight. This is a hands-on position where you will engage across the organization to solve current challenges and improve processes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of HR policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and alignment with company culture.
• Manage payroll for staff, union, and hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with company policies and labor laws.
• Oversee the administration and regulatory compliance of the company’s 401k plans, including both discretionary and non-discretionary plan components.
• Development and implementation of employee lifecycle and talent management programs for the organization (e.g., talent acquisition, onboarding, career development, succession planning, performance management, training, compensation, rewards and recognition, DEI, etc.)
• Develop, implement, and monitor effective performance management systems that drive accountability and recognize achievements.
• Serve as a role model and mentor HR team who support assigned practices. Delegation of responsibility within assigned areas and establishment of formal means of accountability to ensure achievement of established KPI's, objectives, and related measurable results.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
• Drafts and implements the organization's staffing budget and the budget for the Human Resources department and technology.
• Partner with PEO (Professional Employer Organization) for human resource needs; leveraging PEO products and services available and evaluating services received.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders, managers, and peers.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance, particularly in the context of the Oil and Gas industry.
• Excellent track record of leadership and team building, driving the development and evolution of entrepreneurial, high-performance cultures.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing HR plans in high-growth environments, including driving talent acquisition and organizational development, evaluating and revamping compensation plans/salary structures, and overseeing the administration of compensation/benefits and employee relations.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to tailor HR advice to client needs and in support of business needs. High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
• Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and aptitude for leading in a complex employee environment, including represented employees
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience working with a PEO is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 10 years of progressive Human Resource experience, preferably in Human Resource Operations or Employee Relations in refinery or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in a large, complex, highly matrixed, multi-site/multi-state organization staffed by professionals in multiple disciplines, including represented workforce.
• Prior experience working with Executive/Senior level leadership is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required, Master's degree highly preferred.
• Current human resources and/or compensation credentials or certification, such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.