HR & Talent Specialist in Odessa, Texas at R & D SPECIALTIES LLC.

This position supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department and assists with HR functions throughout the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities include recruiting and interviewing, management of job postings and staffing agency relationships, new-hire onboarding, employee records and documentation, benefits administration, training and development, employee relations, general human resource duties, and employee engagement and retention.

This position serves as a resource for employees and managers and assists with maintaining consistent HR practices, accurate documentation, and a positive employee experience.

Recruiting & Staffing

• Manage recruiting activities from job posting through hire.
• Post positions, screen applicants, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate hiring-manager interviews.
• Manage relationships with staffing agencies and coordinate temporary, contract, and direct-hire needs.
• Coordinate offers, pre-employment requirements, hiring documentation, and recruiting records.

New-Hire Onboarding

• Coordinate onboarding from offer acceptance through orientation.
• Prepare new-hire documentation and conduct or coordinate orientation.
• Partner with managers to ensure employees are prepared for their first day and successful transition.

Employee Records & Benefits

• Maintain confidential personnel files and accurate HR records.
• Process employee changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefit questions.
• Coordinate with benefit providers and brokers as needed.

Training & Development

• Coordinate and track employee and management training.
• Maintain training records and support employee development initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as an HR resource for employee questions, workplace concerns, and company policies.
• Support management with performance matters, coaching, and corrective-action documentation.
• Coordinate employee recognition, engagement, retention, stay-interview, and exit-interview initiatives.
• Help promote positive employee relations and workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

• Previous Human Resources experience, preferably in HR generalist and recruiting role.
• Experience with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, employee documentation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Experience working with job-posting platforms and staffing agencies preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.