Senior Human Resource Generalist at Brenntag in Houston, TX

Senior Human Resource Generalist Location: USA/Lubes/Houston/Mykawa Road Your Role The position serves as a primary HR contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee-related issues while exercising strong judgment and escalating complex matters when needed. It manages end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes—including onboarding, internal moves, leaves, accommodations, and offboarding—and ensures accurate preparation and maintenance of employment documentation. Responsibilities Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters; apply sound judgment and escalate complex issues as appropriate. Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, internal transfers, leaves of absence, accommodations, and offboarding. Prepare, review, and maintain employment documentation such as offer letters, contracts, employment verifications, policy acknowledgments, and status change records. Support and participate in employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, documentation, and policy interpretation. Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant employee records in HRIS and personnel files; conduct audits to ensure data integrity. Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment activities, including job postings, interview coordination, reference checks, offer preparation, and pre-employment screening. Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure timely completion of documentation, system access, orientation, background checks, and regulatory requirements. Administer background checks, drug and alcohol testing programs, driver qualification files, and other credentialing requirements, as applicable by region. Manage contingent workforce administration, including contractor onboarding and offboarding and coordination with vendors, as applicable. Prepare and distribute employee communications related to HR programs, policies, and initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws, internal policies, and record retention requirements. Support internal and external audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate HR meetings, training sessions, and employee engagement or recognition activities. Serve as system administrator for assigned HR-related systems and programs, including employee travel and expense credit card administration. Partner with HR leadership on projects, analysis, and the implementation of regional or enterprise HR initiatives. Your Profile Experience/ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist or senior coordinator role. Working knowledge of U.S. and/or Canadian employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices. Experience supporting employee relations matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday or similar) and strong data management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or equivalent) strongly preferred. Experience supporting multi‑state, multi‑province, or geographically dispersed workforces. Experience with compliance audits, benefits administration, and leave management. Demonstrated involvement in HR process improvement or system implementations. Our Offer We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential. Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers. Paid parental leave Education assistance program Employee assistance program Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) INTERESTED? We look forward receiving your application. Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.). Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.  For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA Team