HR Generalist

KPM Property Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Houston seeks an HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist to support daily HR operations and ensure accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in HR and payroll, be highly organized, and preferably bilingual in English and Spanish. This role involves managing employee lifecycle processes, compliance documentation, and payroll operations through a PEO platform. Join a collaborative team that fosters organizational culture and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of combined HR and payroll experience.
• Understanding of HR practices, payroll, and PEO-supported workflows.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
• Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll accurately and confidentially through the PEO platform.
• Maintain employee files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation.

Skills

HR practices

Payroll processing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location{{:}} 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, Texas
Schedule{{:}} Full-time, In‑Office
Experience{{:}} 1-3 years

Position Overview

The HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist plays a key role in supporting daily human resources operations while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and serving as a reliable resource for employees and leadership. Experience in property management is a plus. Our organization partners with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), so familiarity with PEO‑supported HR and payroll processes is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations
• Maintain employee files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries through our PEO
• Coordinate training initiatives, performance review cycles, and policy updates
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, leveraging PEO resources as needed

Payroll

• Process biweekly or semi‑monthly payroll accurately and confidentially through the PEO platform
• Review and verify timesheets, PTO, deductions, and payroll adjustments
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Prepare payroll-related documentation for audits and internal reporting
• Partner with accounting on payroll journal entries and year‑end tasks, including W‑2s and 1099s

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of combined HR and payroll experience
• Understanding of HR practices, payroll, and PEO‑supported workflows
• Highly organized, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Property management or real estate industry experience is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• In‑office position based at 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, TX
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organizational culture