HR Generalist

Our client located in Houston, Texas is adding an HR Generalist to their team. They are seeking a well-rounded HR professional with strong payroll and HRIS experience to support day-to-day HR operations for the U.S. holding company. This is a hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote), direct-hire opportunity.

• Global energy company with U.S. headquarters in Houston
• Investment and holding arm supporting energy, new technologies, and value creation through diverse subsidiaries
• Startup environment with global backing and an established U.S. presence

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations for the U.S. holding company, with responsibilities spanning payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and data digitization. The primary focus of the role is end-to-end payroll operations, along with HRIS implementation and optimization as part of a multi-year modernization project. This is a hands-on role serving as the payroll point of contact and primary system administrator, ensuring accurate and timely execution of employee pay across multiple entities and states while fostering a positive work environment.

• Execute accurate and timely multi-state payroll cycles (exempt and non-exempt) across two entities with separate payroll platforms and pay schedules
• Administer time and attendance; review timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and process deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and off-cycle checks
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, taxes, and wage and hour laws in California, Alaska, Idaho, and Texas
• Partner with the Finance department on payroll approval, reconciliation, and reporting
• Lead and/or support quarterly and year-end regulatory reporting including W2s, 1094C/1095C (ACA), and 941 filings
• Support 401k administration including manual entry of hires and terminations, deduction codes, Section 125, employer match true-ups, annual testing, and the annual 401k audit
• Lead and/or support HRIS implementation, configuration, and testing of new modules including benefits, open enrollment, and onboarding, collaborating with HR, IT, and vendors
• Serve as primary HRIS system administrator; manage data migration, data integrity, security, permissions, and troubleshooting
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and metrics; create user guides and train managers and employees on self-service tools
• Support daily benefits administration including invoice reconciliation, payroll deductions, carrier portal administration, open enrollment, life-event changes, and terminations
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and help convert manual processes to automated HRIS workflows
• Support basic employee relations inquiries and elevate matters appropriately while promoting a positive company culture
• Maintain employee records, support digitization of paper files, and assist with compliance reporting and internal/external audits

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience with dedicated payroll processing experience
• At least 2 years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience required
• HRIS implementation experience (time and attendance, onboarding, payroll, or benefits modules) a strong plus
• Experience working for a small to mid-size organization is highly preferred
• 401k administration experience a plus
• Multi-state payroll knowledge;
  California experience highly preferred
• Familiarity with benefit plan management
• SHRM-CP or PHR credential preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, and accuracy in data entry and payroll processing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train staff on technical systems
• High integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality
• Periodic travel to California for training and support

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k + company match
• Annual discretionary bonus
• PTO, Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Ground-floor opportunity on a multi-year HRIS modernization project
• Strong mentorship and structured training
• Career growth opportunities