Human Resources Specialist

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist with Recruitment or Human Resources support experience to join our team!

Role Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist is an integral part of the Buckeye Partners, L.P. Human Resources Team providing support in day-to-day operations, including pre-employment and onboarding, employee relations program administration, HR Information system administration, and other duties required to deliver HR priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Pre-employment.  Coordinate and manage the pre-employment process from initiation through new hire clearance.  This includes facilitating the background check processing and coordination of medical-physicals and drug testing.  Oversees completion of all background screening conducted by approved vendors.
  
  
• Onboarding. Coordinate and manage the onboarding process from pre-employment through the I9 process. This includes coordinating with IT and other Buckeye departments to complete onboarding steps, administration of new hire record information and facilitation of new hire documents. Leads monthly onboarding training course for hiring managers.
  
  
• Stakeholder Management. Strong verbal and written communication experience required. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written to vendors, internal stakeholders such as hiring managers and with candidates regarding their progress within pre-employment.
  
  
• Responsible for updating and maintaining all recruitment-related documents within the appropriate repositories including the ATS, electronic files and manual files such as employment inquiries, employment applications, skills testing, new hire folders, background check authorization forms, recruitment marketing materials, etc.
  
  
• Program Administration and Support: Support Human Resources projects as needed including the early careers program, recruit military events, and career branding projects. Administer and manage employee programs such as the Employee Referral Program, Buckeye Scholarship, Matching Gifts, and Buck-Ideas initiative.
  
  
• Invoicing & Payments. Accountable to ensure timely set up of new HR and Talent vendors through the accounting processes. Responsible for proper coding and execution of HR and Talent related invoices. Responsible for overseeing the payroll administration for all employee referrals and sign on bonuses.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field desired.
• 2 years of experience in a fast paced, human resources environment preferred.
• Preferred experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Travel: 10%

Certificates & Licenses:

• None required

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• To be successful in this position, incumbent must possess excellent communication verbally and in writing and organizational skills.
• Incumbent must exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers and in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Has the ability to work in dynamic and constantly changing work environment
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Solid track record of setting high standards of performance; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
• Proven ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with internal/ external customers, business partners, and colleagues
• Strong team player who demonstrates interest and ability in contributing to the Human Resources team success
• Incumbent must have ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Incumbent must have ability to work with filing system. Occasional lifting of archive boxes ( /- 20 lbs) is required.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information. Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

Our People First Culture:

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us. Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.