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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.

If you are a skilled HR professional who combines strong leadership skills with proven change management ability and the tenacity to serve as the sole onsite HR resource 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: U.S. Oil & Refining, a Par Pacific company, is an industry leader in the production and supply of high-quality motor, aviation and marine fuels and asphalt in the Puget Sound market. We have a refinery capacity of 42,000 bbls per stream day, and total storage capacity of 2.7 million bbls, with 1.4 million bbls of crude and the remainder products. We also offer biofuels in various blends at our loading rack.

Pictured: USOR features attractive assets (refinery, marine terminal, rail loading terminal, and refined product and crude oil storage) and a strategic Pacific Rim location. In what William Pate, President and CEO of Par Pacific Holdings, calls a "transformative acquisition," USOR will connect existing Par Pacific assets in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies.

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 required; certification(s) is a plus
  • 5-7 years of experience in a site management HR role  Quick question for you - click here
  • Solid and broad human resources experience with particular expertise in:
    • Labor relations, including arbitration and grievances required
    • Employee relations 
    • HR policies, procedures and systems
    • Performance management 
  • Payroll, comp & benefits, and leave admin knowledge
  • A proven ability to manage process and culture change
  • Outstanding change management skills
  • Proven success influencing and coaching site leaders; managing through others
  • Strong business savvy and the ability to influence the decision-making process
  • Ability to deliver robust and creative training
  • Project management skills
  • A strong understanding of employment law
  • The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly and professionally
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with enterprise HRIS applications; comfort with other systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel to Corporate and other locations approximately 10%
Preferred, but not required
  • Success with M&A and integrations is strongly preferred
  • Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or a heavy industrial / manufacturing environment
  • Supervisory experience 
  • Training experience 
  • SAP knowledge and experience
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 and verbal communication skills
  • Effective analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills

The Role

Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will serve as the sole onsite HR professional and support 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, Accounting and more.  Quick question for you - click here

Your key objectives will include:
  • Helping lead systems change and integration; gaining buy-in, harmonizing policies; managing complexity as required.
  • 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.
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

This is an exciting role that is ripe with opportunity waiting for someone who will be energized by the chance to make a strong and lasting impact. You'll create scalable systems that will support our organization today and over the long haul as we continue to grow and evolve. If the idea of maintaining the status quo feels stifling, you are going to love it here!

Great HR team
You will share ideas and insights with a talented and collaborative HR team, and bring your enthusiasm to a high-energy environment. At every level, we take a hands-on approach, role up our sleeves to meet goals and expectations.

Driven, energetic leaders
We've attracted a talented group of motivated and driven leaders throughout the organization. You will see passion from the top down. If you feel the same, you will fit right in.

Challenge and opportunity
Ours is a dynamic environment and one in which no one works within their job description. You can expect your role to evolve as you demonstrate, flex and stretch your skills. You'll be able to work to the top of your skillset and beyond.

Great culture
We promote a meritocracy in which talent and performance are recognized and rewarded. The atmosphere is relaxed and it's fine to wear jeans on most days. These are just some of the reasons that the average tenure is 14 years. Within USOR and across Par Pacific you will find people who are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals who love to win.

Opportunistic growth strategy
The addition of USOR to the Par Pacific family is evidence of Par Pacific's success in an ambitious strategic growth plan focused on attractive downstream markets. USOR represents a key part of an integrated downstream network with significantly enhanced scale and diversification. Par Pacific's leadership has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions and integrations.

Next gen fuels
We are called US Oil, but in reality 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. For example:
  • We have processed recycled feedstocks derived from plastic bottles into transportation fuels.
  • We produce asphalt that is 100% recyclable and reusable.
  • We proactively invested in technologies which reduced flaring, emissions and resulted in a 25% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions.
  • We voluntarily installed a marine vapor combustion system to reduce air emissions at our marine docks.
  • Our products include ultra-low sulfur diesel, produced long before the EPA's mandate to do so.
Pictured above: USOR has earned a reputation as a premier supplier of marine fuels in the Puget Sound area. In addition, our deepwater marine terminal on Commencement Bay also handles crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and vacuum gas oil. Below: USOR owns and operates the McChord Pipeline, a six-inch diameter, 14.2-mile intrastate pipeline transporting military grade jet fuel to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Keys to Success

Full disclosure: This role is complex and will require a thick skin and the willingness to be assertive as you drive change. We expect that you'll meet with resistance as you implement new processes and policies. 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.

In addition, in order 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.

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.

If you are a skilled HR professional who combines strong leadership skills with proven change management ability and the tenacity to serve as the sole onsite HR resource 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: U.S. Oil & Refining, a Par Pacific company, is an industry leader in the production and supply of high-quality motor, aviation and marine fuels and asphalt in the Puget Sound market. We have a refinery capacity of 42,000 bbls per stream day, and total storage capacity of 2.7 million bbls, with 1.4 million bbls of crude and the remainder products. We also offer biofuels in various blends at our loading rack.

Pictured: USOR features attractive assets (refinery, marine terminal, rail loading terminal, and refined product and crude oil storage) and a strategic Pacific Rim location. In what William Pate, President and CEO of Par Pacific Holdings, calls a "transformative acquisition," USOR will connect existing Par Pacific assets in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies.

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 required; certification(s) is a plus
  • 5-7 years of experience in a site management HR role  Quick question for you - click here
  • Solid and broad human resources experience with particular expertise in:
    • Labor relations, including arbitration and grievances required
    • Employee relations 
    • HR policies, procedures and systems
    • Performance management 
  • Payroll, comp & benefits, and leave admin knowledge
  • A proven ability to manage process and culture change
  • Outstanding change management skills
  • Proven success influencing and coaching site leaders; managing through others
  • Strong business savvy and the ability to influence the decision-making process
  • Ability to deliver robust and creative training
  • Project management skills
  • A strong understanding of employment law
  • The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly and professionally
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with enterprise HRIS applications; comfort with other systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel to Corporate and other locations approximately 10%
Preferred, but not required
  • Success with M&A and integrations is strongly preferred
  • Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or a heavy industrial / manufacturing environment
  • Supervisory experience 
  • Training experience 
  • SAP knowledge and experience
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 and verbal communication skills
  • Effective analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills

The Role

Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will serve as the sole onsite HR professional and support 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, Accounting and more.  Quick question for you - click here

Your key objectives will include:
  • Helping lead systems change and integration; gaining buy-in, harmonizing policies; managing complexity as required.
  • 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.
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

This is an exciting role that is ripe with opportunity waiting for someone who will be energized by the chance to make a strong and lasting impact. You'll create scalable systems that will support our organization today and over the long haul as we continue to grow and evolve. If the idea of maintaining the status quo feels stifling, you are going to love it here!

Great HR team
You will share ideas and insights with a talented and collaborative HR team, and bring your enthusiasm to a high-energy environment. At every level, we take a hands-on approach, role up our sleeves to meet goals and expectations.

Driven, energetic leaders
We've attracted a talented group of motivated and driven leaders throughout the organization. You will see passion from the top down. If you feel the same, you will fit right in.

Challenge and opportunity
Ours is a dynamic environment and one in which no one works within their job description. You can expect your role to evolve as you demonstrate, flex and stretch your skills. You'll be able to work to the top of your skillset and beyond.

Great culture
We promote a meritocracy in which talent and performance are recognized and rewarded. The atmosphere is relaxed and it's fine to wear jeans on most days. These are just some of the reasons that the average tenure is 14 years. Within USOR and across Par Pacific you will find people who are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals who love to win.

Opportunistic growth strategy
The addition of USOR to the Par Pacific family is evidence of Par Pacific's success in an ambitious strategic growth plan focused on attractive downstream markets. USOR represents a key part of an integrated downstream network with significantly enhanced scale and diversification. Par Pacific's leadership has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions and integrations.

Next gen fuels
We are called US Oil, but in reality 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. For example:
  • We have processed recycled feedstocks derived from plastic bottles into transportation fuels.
  • We produce asphalt that is 100% recyclable and reusable.
  • We proactively invested in technologies which reduced flaring, emissions and resulted in a 25% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions.
  • We voluntarily installed a marine vapor combustion system to reduce air emissions at our marine docks.
  • Our products include ultra-low sulfur diesel, produced long before the EPA's mandate to do so.
Pictured above: USOR has earned a reputation as a premier supplier of marine fuels in the Puget Sound area. In addition, our deepwater marine terminal on Commencement Bay also handles crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and vacuum gas oil. Below: USOR owns and operates the McChord Pipeline, a six-inch diameter, 14.2-mile intrastate pipeline transporting military grade jet fuel to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Keys to Success

Full disclosure: This role is complex and will require a thick skin and the willingness to be assertive as you drive change. We expect that you'll meet with resistance as you implement new processes and policies. 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.

In addition, in order 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.
Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at jhill@engage2excel.com.
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