Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources

Location: Odessa, Texas Company: Pro-Tek Field Services

About Pro-Tek

Pro-Tek Field Services is a trusted partner in the oil & gas and energy services sector, providing reliable field services, measurement, testing, and automation solutions. We are committed to safety, compliance, and people-first leadership that fuels our company’s growth and culture.

We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to oversee all aspects of HR strategy and operations in a standalone, end-to-end role. This is both a hands-on and strategic position, ideal for a professional who is energized by wearing every hat in HR, balancing competing priorities, and thriving in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

- Own the full scope of HR — acting as the sole HR resource for the company.

- Advise leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and organizational development while also managing the daily transactional details.

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Recruitment & Talent Management (Heavy Focus)

- Lead high-volume, full-cycle recruiting for field roles with tight turnaround times.

- Build and maintain pipelines to continuously meet staffing needs in a competitive market.

- Serve as the point of contact for candidates from first touch to offer, ensuring an efficient process in a lean recruiting environment.

- Manage all aspects of offer letters, pre-employment screenings, and start date coordination.

Payroll & HRIS Administration

- Independently administer payroll for all employees using ADP WorkforceNow and Spectrum.

- Handle wage & hour compliance, overtime, garnishments, and final pay.

- Maintain HRIS and reporting.

Benefits Administration

- Oversee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, ancillary) and serve as the sole administrator.

- Manage open enrollment, benefit changes, terminations, and COBRA compliance.

Onboarding & Offboarding

- Execute all steps of onboarding, including background checks, I-9 verification, orientation, and training.

- Manage the full offboarding process, from final pay to exit documentation.

Compliance, Employee Relations & Legal Response

- Respond to legal correspondence, unemployment claims, subpoenas, and employee inquiries directly.

- Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures while navigating periods of organizational transition.

- Serve as the go-to for employee relations, handling issues independently and with confidentiality.

Qualifications

- 8–10+ years progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within oil & gas, energy services, or industrial sectors.

- Expertise in high-volume recruiting alongside payroll and compliance administration.

- Strong working knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow and Spectrum.

- Experience handling garnishments, unemployment claims, and legal documentation.

- Exceptional adaptability, resilience, and ability to thrive as a one-person department.

Why Join Pro-Tek?

- A rare opportunity to own every aspect of HR in a standalone capacity.

- A role where your adaptability, independence, and multitasking skills will be tested daily.

- A chance to guide HR strategy during a time of rapid change and organizational transition.