Job: IRC11087 **Description** Job Title HR Generalist I Location Katy, TX, US Division Name Newpark Drilling Fluids Overview **WHY JOIN NEWPARK FLUIDS SYSTEMS?** One of our Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. At Newpark, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally. **WHO WE ARE** Newpark Fluids Systems is a leading provider of innovative drilling fluids solutions, with a global presence in large-scale, long-term markets, and with the most talented people in the industry. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, we serve markets worldwide, with an established presence, demonstrating our commitment to being a strong and reliable partner for our customers, wherever they need us to be. **WHAT WE DO** Our drive is to help customers with a wide range of fluids solutions and expertise to meet their most demanding reservoir needs. This drive is the catalyst for innovation and ongoing development of next-generation products and services to help customers stay ahead of the curve. **WHAT WE VALUE** We maintain an unwavering commitment to act following our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability, ensuring our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that our employees experience a safe workplace where they can thrive: **Safety** - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work. **Integrity** - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business. **Respect** - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. **Excellence** - Delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality. **Accountability** - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions. Essential Functions **NDF HR Generalist** The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering and providing day to day primary HR activities. Under minimal supervision, acts as a consultant to management and HR team in developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and programs covering several or all the following: recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, employee and labor relations, compliance, HRIS administration, reporting and other projects in the U.S. and international locations. Participates in policy development and participates in cross-divisional HR teams. Communicates HR related programs to managers and employees. Handles special projects, as assigned. Essential Functions: • Provides broad level of HR support to business operations and HR administration. • Supports recruiting projects to include administration of job postings, career fairs, candidate screening, and interview coordination. • Administer new hire orientation and onboarding of new employees and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed and entered in HRIS. • Provides information, answers questions, and advises employees, supervisors, managers, districts, and divisions on human resources policies and procedures via computer, phone, or in person. • Runs reports and data analytics on headcount, turnover, costs, and other key metrics, and organizes and builds data to provide insights into organization trends. • Consults and coordinates with Department management/staff, and governmental agencies regarding interpretation of rules, regulations, and laws to ensure program compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. • Maintains awareness of applicable national and state employment legislation and proposes changes to existing policies and processes. • Interfaces with outsourced service providers as required. • Provides guidance to management on highly confidential and sensitive issues in areas such as employee discipline, investigations, and management of employee leave and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Researches and analyzes sensitive information in response to management requests. • Researches, analyzes, and resolves human resources issues; and provides solutions and recommendations to Department management. • Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding human resources policies and procedures. • Oversee auditing processes in multiple departments to ensure policies and procedures are being followed and to provide clarification on subjects that may be misunderstood. • Audits employee data in HRIS to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data. • Provides key support to global HR team on specific projects. • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations or related field required. • Related professional certification such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. • Minimum of 5-7 years professional HR generalist experience required, preferably in oil & gas contractor organization. • Strong knowledge of HR related laws. • Ability and comfort with managing multiple tasks and projects. • Strong HR systems experience, and experience with MS Office software, especially Excel and Powerpoint. Must be able to demonstrate high level of competence with Excel, such as Pivot Tables and Charts. • Willingness and ability to travel within the US to offices and remote locations. Some international travel may be required. • Strong ability to communicate, influence, and challenge effectively throughout all levels of the organization. • Willingness and ability to work in the office five days per week, with ability to effectively work remotely when needed. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelors Degree or educational equivalent. 8 years working experience; 6 years HR experience. Broad knowledge of several HR principles, practices, and procedures . Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be a team player. HR Professional certifications preferred. Position Summary Administering and providing day to day primary HR activities. Under minimal supervision, acts as a consultant to management in developing, implementing and coordinating policies and programs covering several or all of the following: recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, employee and labor relations, and personnel research. Participates in policy development and participates in cross-divisional HR teams. Communicates HR related programs to managers and employees. Handles special projects, as assigned. How To Apply Register to create an account then search for the vacancy. Click Apply to complete your application online. _We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please clickhere (https://www.newpark.com/equal-employment/) ._ _Newpark Fluids Systems LLC is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Human Resouces at_ _FluidsUS_Recruitment@newpark.com_ _._