HR Generalist

About the role

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth. The HR Generalist will provide comprehensive Human Resources support to the Oil & Gas teams in The Woodlands, TX; Long Beach, CA; Lockhaven, PA; and remote/home-based employees across key areas, including recruitment, employee relations, training, and compliance. This role will contribute to the development, communication, and execution of HR policies and procedures while serving as a business partner and trusted liaison between employees, managers, and the HR function. The role requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, sound judgment, and a customer-service mindset to ensure that HR programs and practices are implemented consistently and to support a positive, engaged employee experience.

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, day-to-day HR partnership to Oil & Gas leaders and employees, delivering strategic support across staffing, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
• Lead and/or provide high-level support on critical HR initiatives, projects, and change-management efforts that impact site operations and corporate alignment.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment activities in partnership with Corporate Recruitment, including managing the internal posting process, proactively sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and guiding selection decisions.
• Ensure ATS accuracy through ongoing data maintenance, reporting, and collaboration with SMEs.
• Build, strengthen, and sustain strategic partnerships with industry organizations, local colleges/universities, workforce development entities, and community groups to support the long-term development of the talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and site leadership to ensure consistent implementation, communication, and reinforcement of HR policies, procedures, programs, and company initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource and advisor to managers, supervisors, and administrators by providing expert guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workforce management.
• Apply strong critical-thinking skills and sound judgment to assess and resolve complex HR issues, balancing employee needs with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Administer and oversee advanced HR transactions such as job/compensation changes, investigations, corrective action processes, unemployment claims, and records management while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: A bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in Human Resources is preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years - Experience in a Human Resources role with progressive responsibility and 1-2 years of experience in full life cycle recruiting.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
  • Demonstrate skill and confidence in proactively building relationships both internally and externally.
  • Works independently as a self-starter committed to delivering the highest customer service, quality, and results.
  • Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and provide counsel to others.
  • Ability to anticipate future needs of the organization and develop recommended solutions.
  • Ability to lead and manage HR projects and partner with appropriate parties, including vendors, Marketing, Safety, IT, and other stakeholders.
  • Support cross-departmental teams and projects as necessary.
  • Additional Human Resources projects, functions, or events as needed.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • HRIS and ATS experience (Preferably WorkforceNow, ADP, and iCIMS) is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of policy and procedure, as well as federal and state laws regarding employment practices and requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary