HR Generalist

Location:

Plano, TX (Hybrid Schedule)
Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Director of People Experience & Development

Accel Therapies is a mission-driven autism therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality ABA services to children and families. We combine compassionate clinical care with operational excellence, using data-informed systems and a collaborative culture to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. As a growing organization, we value team members who bring sound judgment, strong communication, and a people-first mindset.

Accel Therapies is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employee relations, compliance, payroll oversight, and the overall employee experience. This role is people-facing and decision-heavy , serving as a trusted partner to managers and employees while helping guide HR processes and initiatives across the organization.

You’ll work closely with HR leadership and operations partners to ensure a compliant, consistent, and engaging workplace.

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and managers
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, performance concerns, and workplace issues
• Support employee relations matters and investigations, escalating when appropriate
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws
• Partner with HR Operations on compliance execution and audit readiness
• Own or support payroll processes and reviews (final ownership based on team structure)
• Support onboarding, training initiatives, and employee lifecycle processes
• Contribute to employee engagement programs, surveys, and action planning
• Lead or support HR projects, process improvements, and change initiatives

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or People Operations role
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of HR compliance and employment law
• Experience supporting payroll processes and employee relations
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable making thoughtful, people-centered decisions
• Communicates clearly and confidently with employees and leaders
• Brings an ownership mindset to projects and initiatives
• Balances empathy with consistency and compliance
• Enjoys improving processes and the employee experience

• Hybrid work schedule based in Plano, TX
• Opportunity to influence people practices and culture
• Partnership with experienced HR leadership
• Mission-focused environment where employee experience supports client outcomes

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