Onboarding Specialist

Entry-Level Onboarding Specialist

Founded in 2003, Palacios Marine & Industrial (PMI) is a privately held industrial contractor providing integrated construction, maintenance, turnaround, and facility services to customers across the energy, petrochemical, power, and manufacturing industries. With more than 2,000 employees nationwide, PMI delivers turnkey solutions through a self-perform model that emphasizes safety, quality, responsiveness, and accountability. Our core values are People, Grit, and Integrity, and our mission is to be our customers' greatest asset by providing exceptional service while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed in a safe, team-oriented environment.

Our hiring office is dedicated to welcoming and onboarding new members of the workforce. In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring new hires are processed efficiently, accurately, and with a positive candidate experience.

This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone with strong people skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn more about Human Resources and Recruiting. The role is well-suited for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple priorities, and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting candidates as they arrive and aiding with questions while maintaining superior customer service
• Supporting electronic onboarding and monitoring completion of computer-based training
• Coordinating pre-employment screenings and additional training requirements
• Setting up and maintaining accurate employee files
• Communicating with hiring managers, candidates, payroll, and team members regarding onboarding status
• Maintaining requisition tracking spreadsheets
• Accurately entering new hires into the payroll system once onboarding is complete

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask successfully in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual, with consistent attendance
• Professional and approachable demeanor
• Must be within reasonable commuting distance of Deer Park, Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in an administrative role
• Experience using HR information systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies in connection with this posting. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of the company and no fees will be paid.