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. Company Profile:Global energy company with U.S. headquarters in HoustonInvestment and holding arm supporting energy, new technologies, and value creation through diverse subsidiariesStartup environment with global backing and an established U.S. presence Your Role: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 schedulesAdminister time and attendance; review timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and process deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and off-cycle checksEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, taxes, and wage and hour laws in California, Alaska, Idaho, and TexasPartner with the Finance department on payroll approval, reconciliation, and reportingLead and/or support quarterly and year-end regulatory reporting including W2s, 1094C/1095C (ACA), and 941 filingsSupport 401k administration including manual entry of hires and terminations, deduction codes, Section 125, employer match true-ups, annual testing, and the annual 401k auditLead and/or support HRIS implementation, configuration, and testing of new modules including benefits, open enrollment, and onboarding, collaborating with HR, IT, and vendorsServe as primary HRIS system administrator; manage data migration, data integrity, security, permissions, and troubleshootingGenerate HR reports, dashboards, and metrics; create user guides and train managers and employees on self-service toolsSupport daily benefits administration including invoice reconciliation, payroll deductions, carrier portal administration, open enrollment, life-event changes, and terminationsFacilitate new hire onboarding and help convert manual processes to automated HRIS workflowsSupport basic employee relations inquiries and escalate matters appropriately while promoting a positive company cultureMaintain employee records, support digitization of paper files, and assist with compliance reporting and internal/external audits Background Profile:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceA minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience with dedicated payroll processing experienceAt least 2 years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience requiredHRIS implementation experience (time and attendance, onboarding, payroll, or benefits modules) a strong plusExperience working for a small to mid-size organization is highly preferred401k administration experience a plusMulti-state payroll knowledge; California experience highly preferredFamiliarity with benefit plan managementSHRM-CP or PHR credential preferredExceptional attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, and accuracy in data entry and payroll processingExcellent communication skills with the ability to train staff on technical systemsHigh integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentialityPeriodic travel to California for training and support Features and Benefits of Client:Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k + company matchAnnual discretionary bonusPTO, Paid HolidaysHybrid Schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)Ground-floor opportunity on a multi-year HRIS modernization projectStrong mentorship and structured trainingCareer growth opportunities