HR Generalist - Benefits and Payroll

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for a well-established law firm in Downtown Houston. You will manage payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment with discretion and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment, and hands-on UltiPro/UKG proficiency. This is a 100% in-office role with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, ideally in law or professional services.
• Strong payroll, benefits, and employee relations knowledge.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing and compliance.
• Administer benefits enrollment, COBRA, FMLA, and 401(k) programs.
• Support employee relations, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Assist with recruitment activities and job postings.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Performance management

Onboarding

Recruitment support

HR policy education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

UltiPro/UKG

Job description

Our client, a well-established Law Firm in Downtown Houston, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment. The ideal candidate will have HR experience within a law firm or professional services environment, strong payroll and benefits expertise, and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Position

Human Resources Generalist

Location

Downtown Houston, TX 77002

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM|100% In-Office

Employment Type

Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Salary

$75K—$95K (DOE) + discretionary bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Support full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing, reconciliations, payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax filings, reporting, and compliance. Utilize UltiPro/UKG payroll systems.
• Benefits Administration: Assist with employee benefits enrollment, eligibility, COBRA, FMLA, leave administration, 401(k), profit-sharing, and employee inquiries. Coordinate with benefits brokers and carriers.
• Employee Relations: Respond to employee inquiries, support engagement initiatives, coordinate recognition programs, and assist with internal communications.
• Performance Management: Coordinate employee evaluations, performance reviews, professional development initiatives, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Manage onboarding activities, background checks, I-9 verification, employment documentation, and HR policy education.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and coordination with hiring managers.
• HR Operations: Maintain confidential personnel records, support compliance with employment laws, and contribute to process improvements and departmental initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• HR experience within a law firm or professional services environment is required (legal, accounting, consulting, finance, or similar).
• Strong full-cycle payroll experience, including multi-state payroll, garnishments, tax filings, and reconciliations.
• Experience with UltiPro/UKG payroll systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA, FMLA, 401(k), and leave policies.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated job stability, ideally with at least three years of tenure at previous organizations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

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