HR Generalist

Frontline Source Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual discretionary bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is seeking an HR Generalist to manage payroll, benefits, onboarding and employee relations in a hybrid role (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). You will ensure compliance with multi‑state payroll laws while supporting HRIS upgrades and data integrity in a U.S.

holding company context. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3–5 years payroll‑focused HR experience, and hands‑on ADP Workforce Now expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with dedicated payroll processing responsibilities.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on ADP Workforce Now experience.
• Experience with HRIS implementation (time and attendance, onboarding, payroll, or benefits modules).
• Strong multi‑state payroll knowledge; California experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute accurate and timely multi‑state payroll cycles 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.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll approval, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Lead or support quarterly and year‑end regulatory reporting, including W2s, 1094C/1095C (ACA), and 941 filings.
• Support 401(k) administration: manual entries for hires/terminations, deduction codes, Section 125, employer match true‑ups, annual testing, and the audit.
• Lead or support HRIS implementation, configuration, and testing of new modules (benefits, open enrollment, onboarding) in partnership with HR, IT, and vendors.
• Serve as primary HRIS system administrator—manage data migration, integrity, security, permissions, and troubleshooting.
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and metrics; create user guides; train managers and employees on self‑service tools.
• Support daily benefits administration: invoice reconciliation, payroll deductions, carrier portal administration, open enrollment, life‑event changes, and terminations.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and convert manual processes to automated HRIS workflows.
• Handle basic employee relations inquiries, escalating matters appropriately and promoting a positive culture.
• Maintain employee records, digitize paper files, and assist with compliance reporting and audits.
• Travel periodically to California for training and support.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Employee relations

Data accuracy

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / BA

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS software

Job description

Job Overview

Position: HR Generalist (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

This role supports day‑to‑day HR operations for a U.S. holding company, focusing on payroll execution, benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and data digitization.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll approval, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Lead or support quarterly and year‑end regulatory reporting, including W2s, 1094C/1095C (ACA), and 941 filings.
• Support 401(k) administration: manual entries for hires/terminations, deduction codes, Section 125, employer match true‑ups, annual testing, and the audit.
• Lead or support HRIS implementation, configuration, and testing of new modules (benefits, open enrollment, onboarding) in partnership with HR, IT, and vendors.
• Serve as primary HRIS system administrator—manage data migration, integrity, security, permissions, and troubleshooting.
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and metrics; create user guides; train managers and employees on self‑service tools.
• Support daily benefits administration: invoice reconciliation, payroll deductions, carrier portal administration, open enrollment, life‑event changes, and terminations.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and convert manual processes to automated HRIS workflows.
• Handle basic employee relations inquiries, escalating matters appropriately and promoting a positive culture.
• Maintain employee records, digitize paper files, and assist with compliance reporting and audits.
• Travel periodically to California for training and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with dedicated payroll processing responsibilities.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on ADP Workforce Now experience.
• Experience with HRIS implementation (time and attendance, onboarding, payroll, or benefits modules).
• Strong multi‑state payroll knowledge; California experience highly preferred.
• Experience working in a small to mid‑size organization preferred.
• 401(k) administration experience a plus.
• Familiarity with benefit plan management.
• SHRM‑CP or PHR credential preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, and data‑entry accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train staff on technical systems.
• High integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual discretionary bonus
• PTO and 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