Hr Specialist Full-Time - (Chemicals Business)

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine, and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2021 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of HR Specialist with our Dallas headquarters.

Essential Job Duties:

• This position is accountable for supporting all activities of the Human Resources Department, including planning, staffing, salary administration, employee relations, communications, benefits administration, personnel administration, and performance management.
• Manages employment-related programs and practices, ensuring effective recruitment and placement of qualified candidates to support business needs, and in compliance with the corporation's policies, and state and federal laws.
• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Administers Human Resources policies and procedures, advises/counsels management and employees regarding company policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective communication through regular meetings, written communications, and accessibility to employees either through open-door policy or routine presence within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Counsels' employees, supervisors, and managers on confidential matters.
• Provide support and resources to assist in reaching business objectives.
• Assists managers in preparation of strategic plans, reports and studies, as required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in HR, Business, IO pyschology, or similar with a graduation date of Dec 2023 - May 2024.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, team building, and process improvement skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong data analytics a plus.
• Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPAon a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum 2 extracurricular, leadership and/or work activities  

Location

• Dallas, TX

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching
• Relocation Assistance, if applicable
• 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!
• Hybrid work schedule
• Pregnancy/Bonding Leave and Family Care Leave

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.