HR Generalist

Start your career as an HR Generalist at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an HR Generalist at Vopak.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist to provide dedicated operational support. This contract role is responsible for the support of the end-to-end hiring lifecycle, encompassing recruitment coordination, pre-employment screening, and comprehensive onboarding. Beyond the new hire experience, the HR Generalist will serve as the primary lead for contractor management, ensuring that all contingent labor processes and documentation are handled with strict precision and compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude for HRIS data entry and a focused approach to HR reporting, maintaining the precision and compliance necessary to support a high-performing talent function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience applying HR fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR generalist roles, with a focus on recruiting and analytics.

• Best practices in HR, employment law, and compliance issues.
• Workforce development programs and initiatives.
• Key HR areas, including talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, performance management, and legal & regulatory compliance.
• California labor laws, union agreements, and HR best practices.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in HRIS (Workday) and recruiting/payroll software; experience with data analysis and time and attendance systems is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team building and negotiation skills.

• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Effectively adapt to an environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
• Manage, motivate, coach, and work with others at all levels to accomplish objectives; experience managing teams that do not report directly.
• Multitask; experience in project management.

• Driven to deliver short and long-term results with a focus on priorities.
• Experience leading and coaching teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop/implement comprehensive action plans to achieve results.
• Makes customers a primary focus and develops/sustains loyal, productive relationships.
• Results-oriented and proactive approach (Innovation).
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Support the Operating Company:

• Assist with HR administrative and clerical duties, onboarding, new hire processing, and HR interview/meeting scheduling.
• Process employee job changes and validate supervisory organization assignments.
• Manage pre-employment and onboarding processes, including I-9 administration, in partnership with Recruiting.

HR Analytics:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote sustainable practices.
• Utilizing HR analytics to assess workforce trends, identify areas for improvement, and support data-driven decisions.
• Preparing reports and presentations for management highlighting key metrics and insights.
• Reconcile and complete monthly reports, generate HR reports and metrics, and analyze trends.
• Monitor HR metrics, provide detailed reporting, and analyze trends to develop solutions.
• Design and deliver HR analytics reports and tools.

HR Systems Administration:

• Managing HR systems for new hires, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with pre-employment requirements.

Recruiting Coordination:

• Partnering with managers in recruitment through…