***HR Generalist || Onsite in Houston, TX***

Vaco by Highspring; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A human resources firm in Houston is looking for an HR Generalist to support daily HR operations including payroll coordination and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in HR support and a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Responsibilities include administering HR processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. This position offers participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits, in addition to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of HR generalist or HR support experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR processes, and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR processes, and HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily HR operations including payroll coordination.
• Support full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Assist with HR compliance and audits.
• Maintain HRIS systems, employee data integrity, and routine reporting.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR-related questions.
• Support performance management processes and documentation.
• Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate training, development, and internal HR projects.
• Reinforce company culture through consistent HR practices.

Skills

HRIS/Payroll systems experience

Employee relations

Compliance support

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll system

Job description

Must have HRIS/Payroll systems experience

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

About the role:

The Human Resources Generalist supports the execution of day-to-day HR operations across the organization. This role is responsible for administering core HR functions including payroll coordination, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance support, employee relations, and HR systems maintenance. The HR Generalist works closely with leadership, operations, and recruiting to ensure HR processes are followed consistently, employees are supported, and people-related initiatives are implemented effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Administer daily HR operations, including payroll coordination, benefits enrolment and changes, compliance documentation, and employee records management.
• Support full-cycle recruiting and onboarding in partnership with the recruiter.
• Assist with HR compliance and audits while ensuring adherence to employment laws.
• Maintain HRIS systems, employee data integrity, and routine reporting.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR-related questions.
• Support performance management processes and documentation.
• Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate training, development, and internal HR projects.
• Reinforce company culture through consistent HR practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of HR generalist or HR support experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR processes, and HRIS/payroll systems.