HR Generalist

Position: HR Generalis Company: Epic Piping / Epic Distribution Location: Houston / Harris County Fully onsite: No Remote Work Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced HR Generalist to be an integral part of our Human Resources team. This role will have presence and responsibilities at both Epic Piping and Epic Distribution. The combined headcount in ~195 employees, and the sites are 27 miles apart. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce with the most talented employees. Position Summary The Human Resource Generalist serves as the primary site-level HR contact for employees, supervisors, and operational leaders at one or more assigned company locations. This hands‑on role delivers responsive, consistent support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, benefit inquiries, training compliance, policy administration, HR records, and other daily HR needs. Working closely with site and operational leadership, the HR Generalist builds effective working relationships, helps resolve workplace concerns, reinforces company policies and standards, and ensures HR processes are executed accurately and on time. The position partners with Talen Acquisition, Safety, HR Business Partner(s), and the HR Director to meet site needs, provide appropriate escalation, and support a positive, productive, and compliant work environment. Essential Functions Statement(s) Site HR Partnership & Daily Support Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters at assigned sites(s), responding to employee and supervisor inquiries and connecting them with the appropriate resource when needed. Develop collaborative relationships with site and operational leaders; understand daily workforce needs and provide guidance on established HR policies and processes. Support managers with employee matters, documentation, attendance concerns, and consistent application of HR procedures; elevate sensitive or complex issues to HR Director or HR Business Partner. Maintain a visible, approachable HR presence across assigned sites, departments, and shifts, including support to more than one location when assigned Employee Relations & Policy Administration Respond to employee concerns, and employee relations matters. Document relevant discussions and follow-up actions in accordance with company practices. Assist supervisors with attendance, performance documentation, policy questions, and corrective action processes; elevate investigations and sensitive matters as appropriate. Coordinate employee changes, exit processes, and site level communications related to company HR programs and performance review deadlines. Onboarding, Orientation & Employee Lifecycle Coordinate site level pre‑start activities and new hire readiness in partnership with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, Safety, and other departments. Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding, required employment paperwork, HR systems enrollment, and introductions to company policies, benefits, and resources. Track onboarding milestones and required orientation/training completion. Support employee changes, internal transfers, and separation documentation in accordance with company procedure. Training Administration & Compliance Follow-UP Monitor required training assignments, completion status, and overdue or failed training for employees at assigned location(s) using established company learning systems and reports. Follow up with employees and supervisors to obtain timely completion; elevate repeated noncompliance and safety critical training gaps promptly to operational leadership and Safety. Coordinate site level training logistics and document completion; support companywide training initiatives without owning the learning management system or enterprise training program. Benefits, Leaves & Employee Assistance Serve as the site level resource for employee benefit questions, enrollment assistance, life‑event changes, and navigation of approved plan materials. Assist employees with leave‑fo‑absence and accommodation requests, required documentation, and coordination with designated benefits, or third‑party administrators; protect confidential medical information. Coordinate applicable benefit‑premium collection and leave‑related administrative follow‑up in accordance with established company procedures. Random Drug Testing & Stie Complaince Schedule, coordinate, and execute the administrative requirements of the random drug testing program for assigned site(s) in partnership with Safety and approved testing providers. Manage testing notifications, logistics, tracking, and appropriate records. Promptly elevate missed tests, process concerns, or non‑negative results through established confidential channels. HR Records, Payroll Backup & Talent Acquisition Coverage Maintain accurate employee data, personnel files, HR transactions, and locally required records in approved systems. Provide timely corrections and information to designated system owners. Support payroll and timekeeping with employee data, adjustments, and issue resolution. Precess payroll when specifically assigned as trained backup coverage or during an absence. Parnter with Talen Acquisition and hiring managers on approved openings, candidate logistics, new hire handoffs, and start date readiness. Assist with sourcing, screening, or interviews when requested for coverage or an operational need. Ongoing recruitment and pipeline building is owned by Talent Acquisition. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Customer service orientation and ability to build productive relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, and site leadership. Sound judgement, confidentiality, active listening, organization, accuracy, follow through, and problem solving skills. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant work experience considered. Experience: 3 or more years of broad human resource experience, preferably in a site-based manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or multi‑shift environment. Systems, Skills & Certifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use HRIS, learning management, payroll/timekeeping, and reporting systems. Working knowledge of common HR practices and employment law. Ability to recognize issues requiring HR leadership or special input. PHR or SHRM‑CP certification a plus; not required WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive insurance and benefit options Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance Paid vacation and holiday time Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans available (50% company match up to 6% contributed by the employee) Opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will stretch your abilities and expand your horizons. A supportive and collaborative work environment where you are encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to our shared goals. WHO WE ARE: Epic Piping is one of the largest privately owned and the fastest‑growing pipe fabrication firms in the world. With over three decades of experience and backgrounds extending from engineering to welding, Epic Piping provides unmatched experience servicing the chemical, power, refining, offshore, and oil & gas industries. As an equal opportunity employer, Epic Piping is committed to the development of its employees and strives to promote an environment that fosters personal training and development. Epic is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful results of your background check, drug screening, and work authorization within the United States, in accordance with company policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr