Senior Human Resources Generalist

Hunter+Sage; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Facilities Services industry is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to manage HR operations in South Houston. This role involves recruitment, payroll, compliance, and employee relations, requiring a proactive HR professional with extensive experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations including recruitment and payroll.
• Administer HR policies and maintain employee handbook.
• Conduct job postings and facilitate new hire orientation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

7+ years of progressive HR experience

Tools

HRIS

Talent management systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our client's team in South Houston. This role is instrumental in managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, including recruitment, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, employee relations, and policy implementation. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of employment law, and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support daily HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Administer HR policies and procedures and assist in maintaining the employee handbook.
• Conduct job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer management.
• Support employee performance, development initiatives, and team-building efforts.
• Maintain organizational charts and HRIS records, and generate workforce reports as needed.
• Administer payroll, ensure data accuracy, and compile internal payroll reports.
• Oversee benefits programs including enrollment, claims support, FMLA, W/C, and open enrollment.
• Manage 401(k) administration including enrollments, changes, and compliance reporting.
• Track and maintain compliance with required trainings, licensure, and certifications.
• Conduct background checks and verify employment eligibility.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and support disciplinary and termination processes.
• Stay current with employment law updates, HR best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience or a combination of education and experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in payroll, benefits administration, and talent acquisition.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to generate and interpret HR data and reports.
• Prior experience planning company events or employee engagement initiatives.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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