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HR & Talent Specialist

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Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 per year

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Description:

This position supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department and assists with HR functions throughout the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities include recruiting and interviewing, management of job postings and staffing agency relationships, new-hire onboarding, employee records and documentation, benefits administration, training and development, employee relations, general human resource duties, and employee engagement and retention.

This position serves as a resource for employees and managers and assists with maintaining consistent HR practices, accurate documentation, and a positive employee experience.

Recruiting & Staffing

  • Manage recruiting activities from job posting through hire.
  • Post positions, screen applicants, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate hiring-manager interviews.
  • Manage relationships with staffing agencies and coordinate temporary, contract, and direct-hire needs.
  • Coordinate offers, pre-employment requirements, hiring documentation, and recruiting records.

New-Hire Onboarding

  • Coordinate onboarding from offer acceptance through orientation.
  • Prepare new-hire documentation and conduct or coordinate orientation.
  • Partner with managers to ensure employees are prepared for their first day and successful transition.

Employee Records & Benefits

  • Maintain confidential personnel files and accurate HR records.
  • Process employee changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
  • Assist employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and benefit questions.
  • Coordinate with benefit providers and brokers as needed.

Training & Development

  • Coordinate and track employee and management training.
  • Maintain training records and support employee development initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Serve as an HR resource for employee questions, workplace concerns, and company policies.
  • Support management with performance matters, coaching, and corrective-action documentation.
  • Coordinate employee recognition, engagement, retention, stay-interview, and exit-interview initiatives.
  • Help promote positive employee relations and workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
Requirements:
  • Previous Human Resources experience, preferably in HR generalist and recruiting role.
  • Experience with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, employee documentation, benefits, and employee relations.
  • Experience working with job-posting platforms and staffing agencies preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.



Compensation details: 65000-70000 Yearly Salary





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Job details

Title
HR & Talent Specialist
Employer
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Location
Odessa, Texas, United States
Published
Sep 26, 2026
Closes:
Sep 28, 2026
Job type
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Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 per year

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