Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Location: North Houston, TX
Department: Human Resources
Role Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Fully On-Site

This privately held commercial real estate firm owns and operates a diverse portfolio of properties across the Greater Houston area. With a reputation built on long-term relationships, operational discipline, and smart growth, the organization prides itself on being both people-focused and performance-driven.

The firm values professionalism, accountability, and collaboration. Leadership is hands-on, decision-making is practical, and the culture favors adults who take ownership of their work and treat people right—tenants, partners, and employees alike.

The company is seeking a Human Resources Manager who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and enjoys being the go-to HR partner for leadership and employees.

This role is responsible for the full spectrum of HR operations, with a strong emphasis on employee relations, payroll participation, compliance, and hands‑on support
. The ideal candidate is confident, fair, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fully on‑site, fast‑moving commercial real estate environment.

If you like solving people problems before they become legal problems—and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves—this role will feel like home.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on performance management, coaching, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Lead employee relations matters including investigations, documentation, and policy interpretation.
• Support leadership with attendance, conduct, and performance issues—fairly, consistently, and legally.

• Participate in payroll processing (ADP), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure audit readiness.
• Support compensation administration across salaried, hourly, and incentive-based roles.

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for property management, maintenance, accounting, corporate, and leadership roles.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational needs.
• Develop onboarding processes that set employees up for success from day one.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Serve as the point person for leave administration, benefits questions, and regulatory matters.

• Champion a professional, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Track and report HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and time‑to‑hire.

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
  , preferably in commercial real estate, property management, construction, professional services, or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated strength in employee relations and payroll support
  .
• Experience working with both hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with leadership teams.
• Exceptional judgment, communication skills, and discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) strongly preferred.

• Calm, confident, and fair under pressure.
• Highly organized with strong documentation habits.
• Solutions-oriented and business-minded.
• Comfortable having tough conversations—and doing them the right way.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑matched 401(k).
• Paid holidays and paid time off, short‑term disability.