HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

HR Generalist

Schedule: Monday-Friday, start anytime between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, as long as they are working within the 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM operating window.

Compensation: $72,000-$80,000 base salary, with flexibility based on experience, plus annual bonus opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to serve as the primary Human Resources representative for a manufacturing facility in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on HR professional who enjoys working autonomously, building strong relationships across all levels of an organization, and making a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced environment.

This position will act as the sole onsite HR resource, partnering closely with leadership while supporting a diverse employee population. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently, handling both strategic and tactical HR responsibilities, and serving as a trusted advisor to employees and management.

This role offers strong growth potential for an individual interested in expanding their HR leadership responsibilities over time.

Human Resources Support

Serve as the primary HR contact for the site

Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters

Support employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives

Employee Relations & Compliance

Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations

Support performance management and employee development activities

Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Coordinate employee training and compliance programs

Process weekly payroll for hourly employees

Coordinate workers' compensation reporting and claim administration

Support retirement and 401(k) administration

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Manage full‑cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions

Coordinate hiring processes and prepare job offers

Maintain recruiting metrics and reporting

Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs

HR Reporting & Administration

Maintain HRIS records and employee data

Generate and analyze HR reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Maintain employee files and HR documentation

Support policy development and updates

3-5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience

Experience supporting multiple HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and HR administration

Full‑cycle recruiting experience

Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices

Ability to work independently with limited day‑to‑day supervision

Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications

Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations

Experience working as a standalone HR professional or in a small HR team

Experience with HRIS and payroll systems

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Interested in continued growth and expanded HR leadership responsibilities

Opportunity to own and lead the HR function for a site location

Diverse responsibilities across all areas of Human Resources

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: