HR & Payroll Associate: Talent Support & Compliance

Hermann-Forwarding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermann-Forwarding in Houston, TX is seeking an HR / Payroll Assistant to support the human resources team across recruitment, employee records, and payroll tasks. This role helps ensure compliant HR operations and smooth communications between management and staff in a fast-paced transportation and warehousing environment.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–4 years of admin or HR support experience, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment by posting openings, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain and update employee records in HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support onboarding activities for new hires and facilitate orientation sessions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Prepare HR reports and assist payroll processing and benefits administration as needed.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations relevant to transportation and warehousing.
• Enter and track garnishments and update tax withholdings.
• Publish weekly payroll reports for Managers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS ADP

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

Hermann-Forwarding in Houston, TX is seeking an HR / Payroll Assistant to support the human resources team across recruitment, employee records, and payroll tasks. This role helps ensure compliant HR operations and smooth communications between management and staff in a fast-paced transportation and warehousing environment.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma (associate degree preferred), 3–4 years of admin or HR support experience, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.