HR Generalist

247Hire; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with match

Annual discretionary bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Mentorship and training

Job summary

247Hire is assisting a Houston-based energy holding company to hire an HR Generalist. The role centers on end-to-end payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and HRIS implementation as part of a multi-year modernization program.

You will manage multi-state payroll for two entities, ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, support 401(k) administration, and generate HR reports. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ HR experience with payroll, ADP Workforce Now, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with dedicated payroll processing.
• Hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience required.
• Multi-state payroll knowledge (California/TX experience a plus).
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Execute accurate, end-to-end payroll for two entities across multiple states.
• Administer timekeeping, deductions, bonuses, and off-cycle payments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Support 401(k) administration and annual audits.
• Lead HRIS implementation and configure new modules (benefits, onboarding).
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and manager training guides.
• Handle onboarding, employee relations, and data digitization.
• Maintain personnel records and assist with audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS administration

Regulatory compliance

Multistate payroll

Benefits administration

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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 Houston
• Investment and holding arm supporting energy, new technologies, and value creation through diverse subsidiaries
• Startup 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 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
• Partner with the Finance department on payroll approval, reconciliation, and reporting
• Lead and/or support quarterly and year-end regulatory reporting including W2s, 1094C/1095C (ACA), and 941 filings
• Support 401k administration including manual entry of hires and terminations, deduction codes, Section 125, employer match true-ups, annual testing, and the annual 401k audit
• Lead and/or support HRIS implementation, configuration, and testing of new modules including benefits, open enrollment, and onboarding, collaborating with HR, IT, and vendors
• Serve as primary HRIS system administrator; manage data migration, data integrity, security, permissions, and troubleshooting
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, and metrics; create user guides and train managers and employees on self-service tools
• Support daily benefits administration including invoice reconciliation, payroll deductions, carrier portal administration, open enrollment, life-event changes, and terminations
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and help convert manual processes to automated HRIS workflows
• Support basic employee relations inquiries and elevate matters appropriately while promoting a positive company culture
• Maintain 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 experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience with dedicated payroll processing experience
• At least 2 years of hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience required
• HRIS implementation experience (time and attendance, onboarding, payroll, or benefits modules) a strong plus
• Experience working for a small to mid-size organization is highly preferred
• 401k administration experience a plus
• Multi-state payroll knowledge; California experience highly preferred
• Familiarity with benefit plan management
• SHRM-CP or PHR credential preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, and accuracy in data entry and payroll processing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train staff on technical systems
• High integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality
• Periodic travel to California for training and support

Features and Benefits of Client

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k + company match
• Annual discretionary bonus
• PTO, 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