HR Advisor

Third Coast is an offshore focused midstream company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Our operations are primarily located along the Gulf Coast and deep-water producing regions in the Gulf of Mexico. We're seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team at our downtown corporate office working a hybrid schedule. Reporting to the Sr. HR Director, the HR Advisor serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, providing comprehensive support across HRIS administration, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and payroll functions.

This role ensures data integrity, compliance with all applicable regulations and Company policies, and timely, accurate execution of HR processes that impact the employee experience.

• Serve as a system administrator and liaison between HR and IT for HRIS upgrades, troubleshooting, and configuration changes.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate HR data reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and compliance reporting.
• Support HR process automation and data integrity initiatives.

• Administer all health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, vendor communications, and employee education sessions.
• Assist employees with benefit-related questions and resolve issues with carriers or administrators.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.

• Oversee administration of company retirement plans (401(k), pension, or other deferred compensation programs).
• Support employee enrollment, contribution changes, and distribution requests.
• Work closely with plan vendors and fiduciary partners to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Assist with annual nondiscrimination testing and plan audits.

• Collaborate with payroll providers and internal departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Validate payroll data for new hires, terminations, bonuses, deductions, and benefit changes.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and internal payroll policies.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide backup and support to other HR team members as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of seven years of HR experience with exposure to HRIS, benefits, and payroll functions.
• Oil and gas or related industry experience heavily desired.
• Experience working with both office and field staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, applicant tracking systems, onboarding portals, HRIS and reporting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate, take initiative and build productive relationships.
• An effective team player with the temperament and ability to foster a culture of teamwork and respect.
• Ability to independently prioritize and complete assignments, multi-task, deal with interruptions, meet deadlines, and complete tasks accurately with appropriate attention to detail.
• Creative, flexible and adaptable, and able to identify and learn new systems, tools, and/or processes.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust work routines and schedules as needed to meet company and stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Experience with various HRIS platforms is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of HR, payroll, and benefits compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and HR reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• This role is a hybrid position with three days a week located in the downtown Houston office and two days a week working remotely.
• This role must be able to sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional travel is required (5-10%).

Third Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.