Senior Human Resource Manager

PDM- Power and Data Management; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

PDM- Power and Data Management in Houston is seeking a Lead HR operations to own the HR agenda for the plant. You will partner with the Plant GM to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, onboarding, and HR reporting in a hybrid, on-site work model.

You will oversee talent planning, interviews, performance cycles, employee relations, and vendor contracts, with up to 10% travel and a base salary of $110,000 plus up to 15% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including generalist and HR operations responsibilities.
• Hands-on payroll processing and benefits administration experience, including annual open enrollment.
• Working proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now or TotalSource) and an applicant tracking system.
• Experience coordinating recruiting across multiple hiring managers and external agencies.
• Experience supporting performance review cycles.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Texas employment law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site HR leader for the Houston plant and the primary contact for employees and managers.
• Partner with the Plant General Manager and site leaders on workforce planning, staffing, and day-to-day HR needs.
• Maintain site compliance with federal, Texas, and PDM policy requirements, including postings, I-9s, and personnel records.
• Process and audit payroll accurately and on time in partnership with ADP TotalSource.
• Administer employee benefits, including leaves, life events, and terminations; serve as the go-to resource for benefits questions.
• Own the annual open enrollment cycle end-to-end, including communications, employee support, and system accuracy.
• Support annual benefits renewal and manage HR vendor contracts, renewals, and service levels.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate transaction processing in ADP, including new hires, changes, and separations.
• Build and maintain HR reporting; recommend process and system improvements as PDM scales.
• Serve as the primary liaison with PDM’s external recruiting and staffing partners.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews across hiring teams and locations.
• Collect and consolidate interviewer feedback to keep hiring decisions moving.
• Take point on the applicant tracking system, including requisitions, candidate pipelines, and recruiting data.
• Coach employees and managers on performance, development, and employee relations topics.
• Coordinate the annual performance review cycle, including timelines, manager readiness, and completion.
• Investigate and help resolve employee relations concerns, escalating as appropriate.
• Deliver a consistent onboarding experience from offer acceptance through the first 90 days for Houston plant new hires.
• Coordinate offboarding, including exit documentation and system updates.
• Help design, document, and roll out HR policies, SOPs, and programs.
• Support HR initiatives across PDM’s U.S. locations, with occasional coordination for China operations.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

ADP TotalSource

ADP Workforce Now

Applicant tracking system

Employee relations

Performance reviews

Compliance

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

ADP TotalSource

ADP Workforce Now

Applicant tracking system

I-9s

Job description

Lead HR operations for the Houston plant and drive scalable people programs alongside the Vice President, Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site HR leader for the Houston plant and the primary contact for employees and managers
• Partner with the Plant General Manager and site leaders on workforce planning, staffing, and day-to-day HR needs
• Maintain site compliance with federal, Texas, and PDM policy requirements, including postings, I-9s, and personnel records
• Process and audit payroll accurately and on time in partnership with ADP TotalSource
• Administer employee benefits, including leaves, life events, and terminations; serve as the go-to resource for benefits questions
• Own the annual open enrollment cycle end-to-end, including communications, employee support, and system accuracy
• Support annual benefits renewal and manage HR vendor contracts, renewals, and service levels
• Ensure data integrity and accurate transaction processing in ADP, including new hires, changes, and separations
• Build and maintain HR reporting; recommend process and system improvements as PDM scales
• Serve as the primary liaison with PDM’s external recruiting and staffing partners
• Schedule and coordinate interviews across hiring teams and locations
• Collect and consolidate interviewer feedback to keep hiring decisions moving
• Take point on the applicant tracking system, including requisitions, candidate pipelines, and recruiting data
• Coach employees and managers on performance, development, and employee relations topics
• Coordinate the annual performance review cycle, including timelines, manager readiness, and completion
• Investigate and help resolve employee relations concerns, escalating as appropriate
• Deliver a consistent onboarding experience from offer acceptance through the first 90 days for Houston plant new hires
• Coordinate offboarding, including exit documentation and system updates
• Help design, document, and roll out HR policies, SOPs, and programs
• Support HR initiatives across PDM’s U.S. locations, with occasional coordination for China operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including generalist and HR operations responsibilities
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and administering benefits, including annual open enrollment
• Working proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now or TotalSource) and an applicant tracking system
• Experience coordinating recruiting across multiple hiring managers and external agencies
• Experience supporting performance review cycles
• Strong knowledge of federal and Texas employment law and HR compliance
• Exceptional organization, discretion, and follow-through; ability to manage many priorities with accuracy
• Polished communicator who builds trust with plant employees and senior leaders

Technologies

• ADP TotalSource
• ADP Workforce Now
• Applicant tracking system
• I-9s

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Location and Work Schedule

• Houston, TX (hybrid)
• 4 days/week at 8535 Fairbanks North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77064 (Hybrid/on-site at the PDM Houston plant)
• Up to 10% travel

Reporting

• Reports to: Vice President, Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience in manufacturing, industrial, or energy environments, ideally supporting both hourly and salaried workforces
• Experience standing up HR for a new site or in a high-growth or startup company
• Experience working within a PEO model
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Compensation

• $110,000 base salary (USD per year)
• Up to 15% performance-based bonus

Application Questions

• Have you personally processed payroll and administered employee benefits, including annual open enrollment?
• Which HRIS and payroll systems have you used?
• Have you served as the primary HR representative for a manufacturing, industrial, energy, or similar operational facility, supporting both hourly and salaried employees?
• Have you independently managed employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and compliance with federal and Texas employment laws?
• Are you located in the Houston area and willing to work on-site at PDM’s Houston facility under a hybrid schedule, with up to 10% travel?
• Have you helped establish or significantly improve HR processes, policies, or systems for a new facility, startup, or rapidly growing organization?