LM Human Resources Specialist (Finance)

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

This position is on-site in Downers Grove, Illinois with the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Specialist provides human resources related services and support internal clients as well an Human Resources Business Partners - enforcing company policies and procedures. Performs moderately complex assignments without direction. Duties include executing and coordinating the pre-employment testing process for hourly employees; screening professional, technical and hourly resumes; managing data in the electronic recruiting system; and facilitating new employee orientation. This position will frequently communicate and interact with department managers and first line supervisors. The Human Resources Specialist will analyze and interpret data and prepare reports for management.

Expected salary range $67,000 - $82,000

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Application deadline is June 10, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of work-related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

Perform all non-administrative phases of recruiting including developing recruiting strategies, securing advertisement space with the media; screening resumes, consulting with management, communicating with candidates, developing interview schedules, and interview candidates. Analyze salary and market data in order to develop salary recommendations for candidates. Manage segments of campus recruiting and CITGO career days. Manage candidate correspondence and travel. Develop, finalize and submit HR Committee paperwork for local and corporate approvals.

Manage and maintain accurate data on all vacancies in the applicant tracking system. Update system and prepare weekly reports for management. Audit and close all HR job files.

Consult with department managers to ensure the organizational changes are processed timely and correctly. Prepare electronic PAFs obtaining appropriate management documentation and approval; verify changes are entered correctly by the HR Service Center. Communicate directly with the HR Service Center to resolve discrepancies.

Conduct new employee orientation. Prepare benefit binders with benefit paperwork and informational documentation. Schedule guest speakers for each segment of orientation. Present CITGO benefits, policies and procedures and other content as required. Ensure benefit enrollment documents are completed correctly and on time.

Other assignments including determining hourly and salaried STD entitlement according to policy or bargaining agreements; managing HR databases; preparing portions of Lemont and Cicero's affirmative action plan; supporting Employee Services Manager in bonus/merit planning processes, maintaining electronic hourly operator bid process, hourly employee seniority list, and hourly employee absence control program.

Support the HR Business Partner with Employee Services sponsored training. This will include researching human resource related topics; developing PowerPoint presentations; designing training handouts; and evaluating survey responses for summary and review.

Communicate directly with external resources, state agencies, community contacts and other organizations with sponsor career fairs, job searches, candidate referrals and employment training opportunities.

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1374