HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Role: HR Generalist

In Office Schedule: 4 days onsite

Compensation: up to $100k base salary plus bonus

They are seeking an HR Generalist to join their Houston office and serve as the dedicated HR partner for the local business, while working closely with a broader global HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional looking to step into a highly visible role with significant ownership. As the sole HR representative in Houston, you’ll support employees and leaders across the full employee lifecycle while contributing to regional and global people initiatives.

As the HR Generalist, you will be responsible for:

Serving as the primary HR contact for the Houston office

Supporting employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding

Managing payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR compliance

Advising managers and employees on people-related matters and HR best practices

Driving HR reporting, analytics, and process improvements

Supporting compensation, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives

Managing immigration and employee mobility processes in partnership with external counsel

Collaborating with global HR colleagues on systems, policies, and strategic projects

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working autonomously, building strong relationships across the business, and balancing day-to-day HR operations with broader strategic initiatives.

3+ years of broad HR Generalist experience

Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and performance management

S. employment law and HR compliance

Ability to operate confidently in a standalone HR role

Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms; exposure to payroll systems preferred

Financial services, commodities, professional services, or other fast-paced corporate experience is highly desirable

Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role.

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