HR Specialist in Houston, Texas at BWC Terminal Holdings LLC

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners, manufacturers, and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical, renewables, and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at www.bwcterminals.com.

JOB OVERVIEW

The HR Specialist will provide comprehensive support to the HR team in areas of recruiting, HR administration, and special projects. This role is critical in ensuring smooth HR operations, delivering excellent candidate and employee experience while supporting BWC Terminals’ (The Company) organizational initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Essential duties include:

• Manage recruitment administration, including job postings, Workday requisition data, screening, interview coordination, interviewing, talent pipeline development, background screenings, pre-employment processes, and recruitment best practices. Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop sourcing and assessment strategies, routine HR processes, including performance management, corrective action documentation, job changes, and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Lead the complete onboarding process and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) process with necessary audits to ensure accuracy
• Support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting discussions, and escalating issues to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, short-term disability, ADA accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Support benefits administration by assisting with employee inquiries, enrollment changes, open enrollment activities, and vendor coordination.
• Lead the summer internship program by collaborating with all leaders across the organization.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local high schools, CTE programs, and vocational organizations, to build early-talent pipelines and increase community engagement.
• Assist with policy updates and HR communications.
• Compose, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and memoranda.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support HR projects such as compliance audits, engagement initiatives, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Complete required training promptly and adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Actively contributes to team efforts, demonstrates professionalism, and maintains effective working relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or HR Specialist role.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, HRIS administration, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Prior experience in an industrial, terminal, logistics, manufacturing, or multi-site environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (Workday experience is preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Experience with process documentation and improvement initiatives.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and environment, as well as the physical requirements and activities listed below, are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from office equipment and co-workers.

Physical Requirements/Activities: The position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, carrying, and handling objects. Candidates must be able to use their hands and fingers for tasks such as typing and operating office equipment. Effective verbal communication and active listening are essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with others. This position involves sitting for approximately 90% of the workday. Occasionally, employees are required to kneel, bend, push, pull, lift, or twist. Occasionally, employees are required to lift or exert up to 10 pounds of force. Intermittently, the employee is required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BWC Terminals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.