HR Generalist – Benefits – Houston Law Firm – Hybrid 4/1
The HR Generalist provides both strategic and hands-on support to the Human Resources Manager and the Director of Human Resources. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality service across key HR functions including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment. The ideal candidate will contribute to both daily operations and long-term departmental goals, ensuring consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Payroll: Support full-cycle, multi-jurisdictional payroll processing and reconciliations using UltiPro/UKG; ensure accuracy with hours, pay changes, adjustments, audits, and wage/hour compliance.
- Benefits: Support benefits operations and serve as a backup during peak periods; assist with enrollments, eligibility tracking, leave administration, and employee inquiries.
- Employee Relations: Support engagement initiatives, internal communications, recognition efforts, and event coordination; handle routine inquiries and escalate complex matters.
- Performance Management: Coordinate performance reviews, development programs, and early-stage performance concerns; maintain accurate evaluation and organizational records.
- Onboarding: Coordinate onboarding processes including background checks, I-9 verification, policy education, and compliant documentation.
- Recruitment: Assist hiring managers with job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination to ensure process efficiency.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and core payroll/benefits systems.
- Communication: Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills across all levels of management to foster open communication and trust.
- Organization & Problem Solving: Highly detail-oriented with excellent multitasking abilities and thorough knowledge of HR procedures, compliance, and federal/state/local employment laws.
- Work Style: Self-starter with an enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude; able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and handle high-pressure environments.
- Discretion: Absolute maintenance of strict confidentiality regarding employee performance and personnel information.