Human Resources Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to serve as the primary onsite HR representative for a manufacturing facility.

The role blends strategic and hands-on HR duties in a fast-paced environment, with strong growth potential and close collaboration with leadership. Key duties include employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, recruiting, training, compliance, and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and HR administration.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the site
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters
• Build strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
• Support employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational goals
• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Support performance management and employee development activities
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Coordinate employee training and compliance programs
• Manage background checks and employment verifications
• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees
• Review payroll information for accuracy and completeness
• Run month-end payroll reports
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and concerns
• Support timekeeping administration and payroll compliance activities
• Administer employee benefit programs
• Support annual open enrollment activities
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA
• Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and claim administration
• Support retirement and 401(k) administration
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
• Create and post job advertisements
• Source, screen, and interview candidates
• Coordinate hiring processes and prepare job offers
• Maintain recruiting metrics and reporting
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• Maintain HRIS records and employee data
• Generate and analyze HR reports and KPIs
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation
• Support policy development and updates
• Assist with workforce planning and organizational reporting
• Coordinate employee events and recognition programs

Skills

HR generalist experience

Independent worker

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

HR Generalist

Location: Houston, TX 77073 (100% Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, start anytime between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, as long as they are working within the 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM operating window.
Compensation: $72,000-$80,000 base salary, with flexibility based on experience, plus annual bonus opportunity

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to serve as the primary Human Resources representative for a manufacturing facility in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on HR professional who enjoys working autonomously, building strong relationships across all levels of an organization, and making a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced environment.

This position will act as the sole onsite HR resource, partnering closely with leadership while supporting a diverse employee population. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently, handling both strategic and tactical HR responsibilities, and serving as a trusted advisor to employees and management.

This role offers strong growth potential for an individual interested in expanding their HR leadership responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Support

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the site
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters
• Build strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
• Support employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational goals

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Support performance management and employee development activities
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Coordinate employee training and compliance programs
• Manage background checks and employment verifications

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees
• Review payroll information for accuracy and completeness
• Run month-end payroll reports
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and concerns
• Support timekeeping administration and payroll compliance activities

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs
• Support annual open enrollment activities
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA
• Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and claim administration
• Support retirement and 401(k) administration

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
• Create and post job advertisements
• Source, screen, and interview candidates
• Coordinate hiring processes and prepare job offers
• Maintain recruiting metrics and reporting
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs

HR Reporting & Administration

• Maintain HRIS records and employee data
• Generate and analyze HR reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation
• Support policy development and updates
• Assist with workforce planning and organizational reporting
• Coordinate employee events and recognition programs

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and HR administration
• Payroll processing experience
• Full‑cycle recruiting experience
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited day‑to‑day supervision
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

• Manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations
• Experience working as a standalone HR professional or in a small HR team
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• Personable and approachable
• A strong relationship‑builder
• Comfortable interacting with employees at every level of the organization
• Adaptable in their communication style
• Practical and solutions‑oriented
• Confident making decisions independently
• Professional without being overly corporate or rigid
• Interested in continued growth and expanded HR leadership responsibilities

Why Join?

• Opportunity to own and lead the HR function for a site location
• Diverse responsibilities across all areas of Human Resources
• High visibility with operational and business leaders
• Career growth potential
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on employees and organizational success

Pay Details: $72,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.