Houston Onsite HR Manager: Compliance, Talent & Culture

Rodney Hunt Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (95% employee premium

401K with 100% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

Rodney Hunt Inc. in Houston is seeking a seasoned HR leader to oversee core HR programs, ensure compliance, and drive recruitment, employee relations, and HR planning. The role is full-time, onsite, in Houston, TX, with standard hours and occasional month-end overtime.

You will manage payroll across multiple states, maintain records, lead onboarding, contribute to succession planning, and champion a diverse, inclusive culture while leveraging Paycor, ADP, or UKG to optimize HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage payroll for multi-state operations, including wage and hour compliance and FLSA requirements.
• Maintain employee records, policies, and procedures in line with legal standards and HR best practices.
• Monitor state unemployment sites and address issues related to claims and quarterly wage filings.
• Perform internal HR audits and manage external compliance reporting (including EEO, OSHA, etc.)
• Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Build relationships with staffing partners, colleges, and community networks.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints promptly and confidentially.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Administer performance review processes and support managers with coaching and documentation.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development initiatives.
• Support succession planning and broader workforce development efforts.
• Interpret and enforce HR policies, the employee handbook, and collective agreements (if applicable).
• Administer benefits, including renewals, enrollment, troubleshooting, and employee communication.
• Facilitate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and personal leave.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of retirement contributions, including company match and loan repayments.
• Review and approve benefits changes tied to qualifying life events.
• Process bi-weekly health savings account contributions.
• Partner with senior leadership on HR planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Champion company culture and lead initiatives supporting a diverse, inclusive, productive workplace.
• Analyze HR metrics and present trends and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

HR Compliance

HRIS Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)

Tools

Paycor

ADP

UKG

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rodney Hunt Inc. in Houston is seeking a seasoned HR leader to oversee core HR programs, ensure compliance, and drive recruitment, employee relations, and HR planning. The role is full-time, onsite, in Houston, TX, with standard hours and occasional month-end overtime.

You will manage payroll across multiple states, maintain records, lead onboarding, contribute to succession planning, and champion a diverse, inclusive culture while leveraging Paycor, ADP, or UKG to optimize HR processes.