HR Generalist

HR Generalist

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to serve as the primary Human Resources representative for a manufacturing facility in Houston. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional with prior experience supporting a manufacturing plant environment who enjoys working independently, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced operation. As the sole onsite HR resource, you will partner closely with plant leadership while supporting both hourly and salaried employees across all areas of Human Resources. The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR responsibilities and serving as a trusted advisor to employees and managers. This position offers excellent visibility and growth potential for an individual seeking to expand their HR leadership responsibilities.

Compensation: $72,000-$85,000 base salary (based on experience) + annual bonus opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the facility
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
• Support employee engagement, retention, and development initiatives
• Partner with leadership to support business and workforce objectives
• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Support performance management and employee development activities
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Coordinate employee training and compliance programs
• Manage background checks and employment verifications
• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees
• Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Generate month-end payroll reports
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries
• Support timekeeping administration and payroll compliance activities
• Administer employee benefit programs
• Support annual open enrollment activities
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA
• Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and claims administration
• Support retirement and 401(k) programs
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
• Create and post job advertisements
• Source, screen, and interview candidates
• Coordinate hiring processes and extend employment offers
• Maintain recruiting metrics and reporting
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• Maintain HRIS records and employee data
• Generate and analyze HR reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation
• Assist with policy development and updates
• Support workforce planning and organizational reporting
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and events

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Manufacturing plant or industrial HR experience required
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and HR administration
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations
• Payroll processing experience
• Full-cycle recruiting experience
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the sole HR representative for a facility or as part of a small HR team
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
• Personable and approachable
• A strong relationship-builder
• Comfortable interacting with employees at every level of the organization
• Adaptable in communication style and approach
• Practical, hands-on, and solutions-oriented
• Confident making decisions independently
• Professional without being overly corporate or rigid
• Interested in continued growth and expanded HR leadership responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and own the HR function for a manufacturing facility
• Diverse responsibilities across all areas of Human Resources
• High visibility with plant and business leadership
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus potential
• Ability to make a direct impact on employees, culture, and organizational success
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment where your contributions are valued

Pay Details: $72,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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