Human Resources Manager

Opportunity for a Seasoned HR Manager to Own HR at an Important Site & Influence Diverse Areas. Ideal role for a strong change manager with exceptional site leadership & labor relations skills to make an impact & shine.

The Role

If you are a skilled HR professional who combines strong leadership skills with proven change management ability and the tenacity to manage the HR services function supporting an organization of salaried, hourly and union employees, this is your opportunity to drive positive change in a highly visible role. Consider the opportunity:

• You will "own" Human Resources at the site, identifying opportunities for improvements, driving change and implementing key initiatives.
We're looking for a strong leader who sees new challenges as fresh opportunities for improvement
• - someone who has the vision to see what could be and the tactical skills to make it happen. You'll make an impact as you put new systems in place, take on projects and corporate initiatives, influence and coach leaders, own labor and employee relations and much more.
• You'll act as a true partner to diverse business operations and 200 employees, from operators to technicians to site leaders.

Reporting to the Refining & Logistics HR Director, you will supervise one HR team member to provide onsite HR professional support to 200+ union and non-union employees. You will assume responsibility for all Human Resources activities and programs for the site, supporting a variety of functional areas, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial, and more.

Your key objectives will include:

• Driving cultural integration by implementing policies & procedures, new initiatives, such as a performance management plan, coaching and mentoring leaders, building relationships with employees and more.
• Ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with corporate objectives as well as with local business objectives.
• Partnering with leadership in fostering and sustaining a high-performance work culture with an outstanding safety record.
• Executing key strategies, programs and activities in all areas of HR across the site.

More specifically, you will:

• Support the managers with union-represented employees with contractual issues, grievances, arbitration and negotiations.
• Develop programs and activities that enhance employee engagement and maximize productivity.
• Provide information, advice and assistance to leadership regarding the application of policies, procedures and relevant regulations.
• Manage employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and leading parties to mutually acceptable resolution.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Administer compensation and benefits and make recommendations for change or improvement.
• And more.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Human Resources Manager - Labor Relations opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or related field prefered.
• Professional certification(s) (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) is a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in a site management HR role with supervisory experience
• Solid and broad Human Resources experience required with particular expertise in:
  • Labor relations, including arbitration and grievances
  • Employee relations to include conducting effective workplace investigations
  • HR policies, procedures and systems
  • Performance management
  • Leave administration
  • Payroll administration
  • Compensation & benefits
  • Project management skills
  • Developing and conducting robust employee/manager training
  • HR compliance and employment law
  • Change management
• Proven success influencing and coaching site leaders and exercising conflict management tactics
• Strong business savvy and the ability to influence the decision-making process
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly and professionally
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiarity with enterprise HRIS applications (experience with SAP SuccessFactors or Ceridian is a plus)
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or a heavy industrial / manufacturing environment
• Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to Corporate and other locations as required for training or meetings

In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:

• Solid leadership skills, a strong personality and willingness to stand your ground
• The ability to think strategically along with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to achieve goals
• Initiative and the ability to achieve goals independently
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Effective analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

More Good Reasons to work for Par:

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employee. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The refinery where you’ll work is in the Port of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier.

Opportunistic growth strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Focused on the future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Excellent compensation

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a robust allotment of paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more.

Keys to Success

This role is complex and will require a thick skin and the willingness to be assertive as you drive change. You'll need to leverage your influencing skills to help people get on board with the changes and see how those changes can benefit them. Often times a collaborative approach will work well, but you also should be willing to stand your ground as necessary. You'll use your common sense in picking your battles.

As with all HR positions, you'll need to "walk the tightrope" as you support business objectives while also promoting employee satisfaction. To excel in the role, you will be proactive about establishing yourself as a decisive leader who is not afraid to speak up. Just as you will need to influence employees, you will need to drive business leaders to execute.

To be an outstanding Human Resources Manager - Labor Relations, you will:

• Inspire trust and confidence so that employees are comfortable approaching you.
• Remain willing to roll up your sleeves to achieve goals as a working manager.
• Remain flexible and deal effectively with ambiguity as we continue to grow and evolve.
• Manage multiple activities and changing priorities effectively.
• Combine an analytical approach with creativity in solving problems.
• Keep close tabs on the details but also grasp the bigger picture.

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems, and 31 retail locations. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

$107,894 – 188,142 per year

Benefits: Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and are able to purchase company stock at discounted prices. Salaried employees are eligible for Unlimited Paid Time Off and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Other Compensation: Employee is eligible for an annual incentive program targeted as 15-20% of annual pay based upon both company financial performance and individual performance to goals.