We are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a thriving energy company located in Houston, Texas. This role involves close collaboration with legal and business teams, offering a dynamic environment to manage commercial contracts, compliance matters, and legal documentation. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in fast-paced settings, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, review, and organize commercial contracts while ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Maintain and update legal templates and electronic filing systems for contracts and other documentation.<br>• Assist in pre-litigation and litigation processes, including collections and bankruptcy-related matters.<br>• Provide administrative support by managing legal invoices, tracking contract statuses, and maintaining project calendars.<br>• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures.<br>• Gather and prepare information for compliance reporting and ensure timely submission of required documentation.<br>• Collaborate with both legal and business teams to ensure alignment between commercial operations and legal standards.<br>• Monitor and ensure adherence to contract deadlines, terms, and conditions.<br>• Support ongoing improvements to legal workflows and processes to enhance efficiency.<br>• Address inquiries regarding contract terms and assist in negotiations when necessary.
<p><strong>Our client is hiring a Contracts Administrator</strong></p><p>The Contracts Administrator is a key member of the team, and provides support across a portfolio of products including crude oil, natural gas, power, and fuel oil. This role is focused on reducing economic, operational, legal, and regulatory risk by accurately drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts for commodity transactions.</p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities for the Contracts Administrator </strong></p><ul><li>Review and validate all transaction data, escalating missing or incorrect trades to the Front Office for resolution.</li><li>Draft, issue, and ensure the execution of trade confirmations, following established procedures and timelines.</li><li>Confirm that all drafted contracts include all approved and required terms, referencing applicable master agreements (e.g., ISDA, EEI, NAESB).</li><li>Review broker and counterparty confirmations for accuracy, address discrepancies, and provide prompt feedback.</li><li>Ensure broker confirmations are received and reconcile with trading system data.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Legal, Credit, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to incorporate additional required terms into contracts.</li><li>Proactively follow up on outstanding confirmations, the Contracts Administrate will escalate delays to the Contract Manager and Front Office as necessary, and drive timely resolution.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Front Office, responding to inquiries and requests efficiently and accurately.</li><li>Provide regular weekly updates on outstanding items to the Contracts Lead and Contract Manager.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive electronic records for all documentation and correspondence associated with each trade.</li><li>Respond promptly to external queries regarding contract confirmations.</li><li>Escalate system-related contract issues to the Contracts Lead and Contracts Manager as appropriate.</li><li>Update and maintain documentation of procedures.</li><li>Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Participate in system and process upgrade testing as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 1 year of experience in a commodities trading environment preferred for the Contracts Administrator position</li><li>Exposure to or understanding of programming languages such as Python or SQL is an asset.</li><li>Conversational Spanish is a plus.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline (e.g., engineering, mathematics, accounting, economics), or relevant related experience.</li><li>Understanding of the financial implications related to physical commodity movement.</li><li>Ability to assess risk in contractual terms and exercise sound judgment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with internal and external contacts.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general document administration.</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful problem-solver.</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.</li><li>Adaptable and committed to continuous learning.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Contracts Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this Contract to position, you will oversee a range of contract management responsibilities, ensuring compliance and efficiency across various legal and operational processes. This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail and expertise in commercial contracts, construction, and insurance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee annual insurance audits and ensure all requirements are completed accurately.<br>• Manage legal claims and related matters, including maintaining detailed records of attorney invoices and associated costs.<br>• Process customer and subcontractor bonds while generating real-time reports and projections.<br>• Review customer contracts, bidding documents, and request job-specific insurance quotes.<br>• Conduct risk assessments for subcontractors and execute master agreements efficiently.<br>• Negotiate changes to subcontractor contracts and review credit applications for compliance with terms and conditions.<br>• Address and resolve issues raised by project managers, administrators, and subcontractors to ensure smooth job progression.<br>• Stay informed on construction laws, particularly regarding contracts, bonds, and insurance.<br>• Manage account information, contracts, and insurance data entry, ensuring accuracy.<br>• Evaluate and enforce subcontractor insurance requirements, working with business managers and agents to update coverage as needed.
<p>Our client has an immediate need for a Payroll Clerk to support their team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a full-time position for the right individual.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone with payroll or timekeeping experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with sensitive employee data.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and adjustments</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and support resolution efforts</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries</li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll support </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will manage multi-state payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while handling high-volume payroll tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process multi-state payrolls across various pay cycles with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle high-volume payroll transactions, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and promptly resolve any identified issues.</p><p>• Manage the calculation and processing of bonuses, commissions, and other special payments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and concerns.</p><p>• Generate and review payroll reports to identify trends and ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Stay updated on payroll laws and best practices to ensure organizational compliance.</p><p>Hybrid position - 4 days in office and 1 from home</p>