Lead core HR programs for a Houston, TX onsite organization, handling compliance, recruitment, employee relations, and HR planning.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Manage payroll for multi-state operations, including wage and hour compliance and FLSA requirements
- Maintain employee records, policies, and procedures in line with legal standards and HR best practices
- Monitor state unemployment sites and address issues related to claims and quarterly wage filings
- Perform internal HR audits and manage external compliance reporting (including EEO, OSHA, etc.)
- Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles
- Build relationships with staffing partners, colleges, and community networks
- Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new hires
- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution
- Investigate and resolve employee complaints promptly and confidentially
- Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives
- Administer performance review processes and support managers with coaching and documentation
- Identify training needs and coordinate professional development initiatives
- Support succession planning and broader workforce development efforts
- Interpret and enforce HR policies, the employee handbook, and collective agreements (if applicable)
- Administer benefits, including renewals, enrollment, troubleshooting, and employee communication
- Facilitate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and personal leave
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of retirement contributions, including company match and loan repayments
- Review and approve benefits changes tied to qualifying life events
- Process bi-weekly health savings account contributions
- Partner with senior leadership on HR planning, organizational design, and change management
- Champion company culture and lead initiatives supporting a diverse, inclusive, productive workplace
- Analyze HR metrics and present trends and recommendations to leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices
- Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and recruitment
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- High discretion, integrity, and professionalism
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (Paycor, ADP, UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite
Technologies
- Paycor
- ADP
- UKG
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Health Insurance: 95% of employee only premium paid by the company
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid time off plus company-paid holidays
- 401K plan with 100% company match
Working Conditions
- Full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX
- Standard office hours, Monday through Friday
- Occasional overtime may be required during month-end or year-end closing periods
Compensation: USD 75,000 - 110,000 per year