Multi-Site HR Generalist & Payroll Lead (Travel 50%)

CM Biomass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

CM Biomass is seeking an HR Generalist to own payroll processing and day-to-day employee relations across our U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will be the primary point of contact for site employees, handling payroll, onboarding, and HR support at plants while partnering with Corporate HR on policy implementation. The role requires 5+ years of HR/payroll experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR and payroll experience, ideally in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on payroll processing experience (weekly and monthly cycles).
• Comfortable working directly with hourly, plant-based employees.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and wage & hour regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately across all U.S. sites.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for site employees, building trusted relationships.
• Address employee relations matters at the sites, including investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, workers' compensation, state leave) and coordinate related pay with payroll.
• Process wage garnishments, unemployment claims, and other payroll-related compliance items.
• Maintain time and attendance / timekeeping records for hourly site employees.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding for site-based employees.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS for site personnel.
• Support benefits enrollment and administration for site employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws at the site level.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding for site employees.
• Travel to Pellet Mill sites (up to 50%) to provide in-person HR and payroll support.
• Partner with the Corporate HR Generalist and site leadership to implement HR policies, programs, and best practices across the organization.
• Ad hoc projects

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CM Biomass is seeking an HR Generalist to own payroll processing and day-to-day employee relations across our U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will be the primary point of contact for site employees, handling payroll, onboarding, and HR support at plants while partnering with Corporate HR on policy implementation. The role requires 5+ years of HR/payroll experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of employment laws.