Human Resources Associate

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking an HR Associate to support the US/Canada HRBP team from Houston, TX. The role provides day-to-day operational and administrative HR support for assigned client groups in a cross-border context.

You will handle data reporting, onboarding/offboarding logistics, policy compliance, and special projects while coordinating with HR Operations and COEs. A degree in HR or related field is preferred with 1–3 years of HR experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of HR experience (internship considered).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; comfortable learning HRIS platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HRBPs to support day-to-day people operations for assigned client groups.
• Prepare materials for talent reviews, organizational changes, and business updates.
• Track and follow up on action items from HRBP meetings.
• Assist in documenting and tracking employee relations cases.
• Support investigations by scheduling interviews, taking notes, and organizing documentation.
• Answer basic employee questions as necessary.
• Escalate sensitive matters appropriately to HRBPs.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors).
• Pull and format reports on headcount, turnover, leaves, and other people metrics.
• Support audits related to compliance, I-9s, or provincial employment standards.
• Process employment changes: new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding logistics in partnership with HR Operations.
• Support compliance with US federal/state employment laws and Canadian federal/provincial employment standards.
• Help track policy acknowledgments, mandatory trainings, and required postings.
• Assist with unemployment claims, leave administration (FMLA, state leaves, Canadian leave programs), and accommodation tracking.
• Support performance review cycles, engagement surveys, and merit/compensation processes.
• Assist with special projects such as process improvement, HR system upgrades, or policy rollouts and others assigned by COEs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday/SuccessFactors/ADP)

Job description

HR Associate - US/Canada HR Business Partner Support

Location: Houston, TX

About the Role

The HR Associate will provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team covering the US and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

HRBP Support

• Partner with HRBPs to support day-to-day people operations for assigned client groups
• Prepare materials for talent reviews, organizational changes, and business updates
• Track and follow up on action items from HRBP meetings
• Assist in documenting and tracking employee relations cases
• Support investigations by scheduling interviews, taking notes, and organizing documentation
• Answer basic employee questions as necessary
• Escalate sensitive matters appropriately to HRBPs

HR Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors)
• Pull and format reports on headcount, turnover, leaves, and other people metrics
• Support audits related to compliance, I-9s, or provincial employment standards
• Process employment changes: new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding logistics in partnership with HR Operations

Compliance & Policy

• Support compliance with US federal/state employment laws and Canadian federal/provincial employment standards
• Help track policy acknowledgments, mandatory trainings, and required postings
• Assist with unemployment claims, leave administration (FMLA, state leaves, Canadian leave programs), and accommodation tracking

Programs & Projects

• Support performance review cycles, engagement surveys, and merit/compensation processes
• Assist with special projects such as process improvement, HR system upgrades, or policy rollouts and others assigned by COEs

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of HR experience (internship experience considered)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; comfortable learning HRIS platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred

• Experience working across both US and Canada employee populations
• Familiarity with Workday, SuccessFactors, ADP, or similar HRIS
• Experience in a matrixed or multi-site organization

Core Competencies

• Discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Comfort working across time zones and with cross-border nuances

#WeAreNouryon

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.