HR Specialist

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

Responsible for day-to-day support. Areas of support include but are not limited to recruiting, payroll, medical leave/leave of absences, health & wellness benefits, employee relations, performance, development, as assigned by management.

• Serves as initial point of contact for employee relations matters; training, employment, labor relations, payroll, compensation and benefits.
• Provides guidance to management and employees on complex HR-related concerns, coordinates with other departments as needed, and refers complex issue to higher levels.
• Participates in employee investigations and assists with providing recommendations on resolutions.
• Initiates and completes processing of all duties involved in employment, terminations, transfers, and promotions of personnel.
• Researches and sends employee information to Compensation when requesting salary recommendations.
• Fulfills the hiring needs of the organization and leads recruitment initiatives and programs as necessary.
• Establishes and implements college recruitment activities and programs at designated universities.
• Extends and negotiates offers of employment.
• Coordinates the on-boarding of all new hires.
• Assists with the termination process to ensure legal obligations are met.
• Coordinates the administration of employee benefits programs with external providers and answers participants benefit questions and resolves mostly routine issues related to their benefits.
• Prepares and communicates information to participants concerning benefit programs, procedures, and changes and ensures compliance.
• Coordinates the administration of payroll with external provider; Reviews payroll and ensures compliance with government agencies.
• Ensures compliance with labor regulations.
• Assists with special projects and functions of the department.
• Assists lower level HR/Support staff as needed.
• Designs and runs monthly reports as needed.
  
  

At Valero, We Are Committed To Advancing The Future Of Energy Through Innovation, Ingenuity And Unmatched Execution. You Can Help Achieve This Goal If You Can

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Job

Human Resources

Primary Location:

US-TX-Houston

Job Posting

Nov 17, 2025, 8:22:15 AM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Houston Refinery, required.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience in the following area(s):
• professional-level Human Resources experience
  

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree - in Human Resources, Business, or related area
• Experience with SAP
  
  

Benefits

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program
  
  

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

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All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.