People Services Generalist

O'Donnell/Snider Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & professional development

Collaborative workplace values: Kind/尊

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

O'Donnell/Snider Construction in Houston seeks a hands-on People Services Generalist to manage daily HR operations including payroll, onboarding, benefits, and leave management. The role supports performance processes, maintains HRIS data, and generates reports for leadership.

You will be a trusted resource on payroll, benefits, and People Services programs within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HR experience, payroll expertise, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of three years of progressive HR experience.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Own accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees.
• Manage payroll changes, time records, deductions, reimbursements, PTO balances and reporting.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation for a welcoming experience.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments and life events.
• Administer employee leave programs and maintain related records.
• Maintain employee information in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support performance reviews and maintain training records and certifications.
• Maintain employee files, People Services policies, and the Employee Handbook.
• Generate HR and payroll reports and workforce information.
• Participate in employee engagement, recognition, wellness and company activities.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees on payroll, benefits and People Services programs.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

Benefits administration

Leave programs

Payroll reporting

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build Your HR Career Somewhere People Matter

O'Donnell/Snider Construction (OSC) is looking for an experienced People Services Generalist to join our Houston-based People Services team.

Since 1991, OSC has built a reputation for exceptional service, strong relationships and, most importantly, great people. Our employees have recognized OSC as one of Houston's Top Workplaces for more than a decade, and that culture is something we work hard to maintain as we continue to grow.

This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in getting the details right and genuinely likes helping employees. You'll have responsibility for important day-to-day People Services functions while working as part of a collaborative team that values responsiveness, professionalism and exceptional employee service.

What You'll Do

• Own the accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Manage payroll changes, time records, deductions, reimbursements, PTO balances and payroll reporting.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation to create a welcoming, organized experience from day one.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, life events, terminations and annual Open Enrollment.
• Administer employee leave programs and maintain related documentation and records.
• Maintain accurate employee information within our HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support the performance review process and maintain training records and certifications.
• Maintain employee files, People Services policies and the Employee Handbook.
• Generate HR and payroll reports and workforce information.
• Participate in employee engagement, recognition, wellness and company activities.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and responsive resource for employees on payroll, benefits and People Services programs.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of three years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience is required.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer-service skills.
• Sound judgment and a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Why OSC?

Culture isn't just something we talk about at OSC. Our employees have consistently recognized us as a Houston Top Workplace, and in 2026 OSC was also named a USA TODAY Top Workplace.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 5% company match and immediate vesting
• Performance bonus program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative workplace where Kindness & Respect, Customer Focus, Urgency, Excellence, and Clean & Safe are more than words on a wall.

OSC has grown significantly over the years, but our focus has remained the same: hire great people, treat them well and provide an environment where they can do their best work.

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys the operational side of HR, values accuracy and service, and wants to be part of a company known for its people and culture, we'd like to meet you.

Join O'Donnell/Snider Construction and help us continue building a workplace where great people want to stay and grow.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience; construction or related industry experience preferred.
• Payroll processing experience required, including experience with payroll systems, time records, deductions, employee changes, and payroll reporting.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems and employee data management required.
• Strong organizational, time-management, customer-service, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.