HR Generalist

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott‚ LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid long-term disability

401k with up to 6% matching

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off (PTO) policy

Room for growth

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading law firm in Houston is seeking a full-time HR Generalist to support daily human resources operations. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining HR files, managing payroll, and administering employee benefits. We provide a professional work environment with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and generous PTO. If you're detail-oriented and have experience in HR, join our team for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience; generalist experience preferred.
• Understanding of labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices preferred.
• Experience in a law office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HR files and documentation.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and serve as HR contact.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Learning Agility

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP in Houston TX is seeking to hire an enthusiastic full-time HR Generalist to assist in the daily functions of the Human Resources department including maintaining accurate and up-to-date hr files, oversee the administration of employee benefits, conducting periodic audits of HR files and managing bi-weekly payroll notes. The typical work schedule in our Finance department is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Are you a high-energy, detail-oriented, problem-solver who enjoys helping others? If so, read on!

We also offer exceptional benefits including medical, vision, dental, paid life insurance, paid long-term disability, short-term disability, a generous paid time off (PTO) policy, 401k with up to 6% matching, 10 paid holidays, an HSA with contribution, annual bonus eligibility, and room for growth. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT PERDUE BRANDON FIELDER COLLINS & MOTT LLP

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.

For more information on our Firm, please visit our website at www.pbfcm.com.

At Perdue Brandon, we offer our employees a professional, yet casual team-based environment where we work together to accomplish our goals. Our management's open-door policy encourages employees to have a voice and shows that their opinions matter to our success as a company. We value and reward hard work which is why we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRANSACTION SPECIALIST

As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a people-focused professional with a strong understanding of HR best practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation including personnel files, HRIS data, and other HR-related documentation.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR files and records, ensuring accuracy and that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll notes, including scheduling Payroll Team meetings and distributing completed notes.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including new hire enrollments and qualifying event-based enrollments.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation processes.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.

• Prepare HR reports and metrics for management review
• Supports HR operations through administrative tasks and coordination
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Empathy & Confidentiality: Handling sensitive issues with discretion and care

• Verbal & Written Communication: Clear and professional communication with employees and leadership

• HRIS Proficiency: Experience with Human Resources Information Systems
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret HR metrics and generate reports - preferred

• Microsoft Office Suite: Especially Excel for tracking and reporting - preferred

• Time Management: Managing multiple HR functions and deadlines efficiently
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in records, compliance, and documentation

• Project Management: Coordinating audits, events, or policy rollouts

• Learning Agility: Staying current with HR trends and legal updates.

• Change Management: Supporting employees and leadership through organizational changes

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in related field required.
• 2+ years of HR experience; generalist experience preferred.

• Understanding of labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices – preferred
• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll processes – preferred

Experience in a law office is a plus! Are you punctual and dependable? Can you work well in a team environment? Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Are you organized and able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and prioritize tasks? Can you effectively multitask? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you have fantastic communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and feel that you would be right for this position, fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 77008