AFPM employees combine both in-office and remote work into their schedules using up to 6 remote workdays a month. Only local candidates will be considered at this time.

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is a dynamic trade association representing high-tech American manufacturers of virtually the entire U.S. supply of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, other fuels, and home heating oil, as well as the petrochemicals used as building blocks for thousands of vital products in daily life, from paints to plastics, space suits to solar panels, and medicines to mobile phones. As a national trade association representing American refineries and petrochemical companies, AFPM brings together staff, members, affiliates, and thought leaders at major conventions and smaller gatherings, both virtual and in-person, throughout the year.

At AFPM, our greatest asset is our team of talented professionals who consistently fuel our success. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are excited to announce an opening for a Specialist, Human Resources. The Specialist is responsible for supporting AFPM’s human resources (HR) function, its processes, and programs, and for performing related tasks in support of AFPM leadership, management and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Curates a positive new hire experience by connecting with new hires before their first day, greeting them on their first day, drafting new hire welcome emails, and assisting with orientation by being the point person for questions during their first weeks at AFPM.
  • Manages assigned onboarding responsibilities including drug screening and background checks, notifying the onboarding team via the new hire notification process, completing assigned new hire checklist items, updating and uploading AFPM organization and seating charts, and administering the commuter benefit process and PAC contribution form.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of online employee records, ensures the integrity of the data by uploading and inputting information in a timely manner, and runs reports for review in the ADP, Insperity, DC New Hire and COBRA administration systems as requested.
  • Supports benefits enrollment activities including staffing open enrollment meetings, helping new hires and current employees with online benefits enrollments, and inputting information into carrier sites, as needed.
  • Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, processes and procedures, and refers more complex questions to appropriate senior HR staff or management.
  • Assists in the areas of job posting, resume review, scheduling interviews, conducting HR screening interviews and reference checking.
  • Acts as a liaison between HR and the payroll and accounting teams to ensure each department has the information needed to complete processes in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Serves as a staff liaison for the Labor Relations/Human Resources member committee including developing agendas, scheduling, recording minutes, and communication.
  • Provides support to and manages logistics (ahead of time & onsite) for the annual Labor Relations/Human Resources conference.
  • Serves as a staff liaison for the Workforce Development committee, including developing agendas, scheduling, recording minutes, and communication.
  • Participates in special HR projects as assigned.
  • Supports the Director, Human Resources in the areas of working group leadership, committee and conference management, and training activities.
  • Performs assigned accounting duties, for example, ExpensePoint review and administration.
  • Performs other relevant ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
  • HR certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn the functionality of online HR systems, including employee files, benefits, and company documents.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of documentation, conversations and files related to employees at all levels.
  • Skilled in collaboration and teamwork with the ability to work independently as needed.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on active and effective listening, empathy, developing rapport, establishing trust, and clarity and accuracy of written and verbal communication.
  • Experience leading groups of individuals to support member committee work, or ability to quickly learn facilitation skills.
  • Experience in employee relations and/or comfort discussing and facilitating conflict or other serious or ambiguous conversations and relationships.
  • Intellectual curiosity that drives a proactive, people-centered approach to the work.
  • Critical thinking that ensures clarity, consistency, sound judgement, and resonant problem solving.
  • Attention to detail that results in accurate and comprehensive work products.
  • Emotional intelligence that supports self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or the equivalent in experience and other education.

Salary at AFPM is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 (annualized). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of AFPM’s total compensation package for employees.

AFPM’s comprehensive benefits program includes:

  • Choice of two medical insurance plans with prescription coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, child(ren), and other dependents
  • Supplemental life insurance option for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, child(ren), and other dependents
  • Paid vacation, sick, holiday, parental, bereavement, and other paid leave benefits
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with generous employer contributions
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Pre-tax parking and commuter benefits
  • Personal device / cell phone allowance
  • Professional development and educational assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, mental health coverage including telehealth, and other wellness resources
  • Free on-site, clean, and modern fitness center and locker rooms
  • Free snacks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sodas, seltzers, bottled water, and much more!

If you are a qualified, interested candidate, please complete the following online application process. Candidates are strongly encouraged to include a current resume and cover letter.

Only direct applications will be considered; resumes received via placement agency or other third party will not be reviewed.

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AFPM is an equal opportunity employer. AFPM does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. AFPM does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for AFPM to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either AFPM or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of AFPM has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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