HR Generalist (Payroll and Benefits Focus)
hace 10 días
Houston
Job DescriptionThe HR Generalist supports HR leadership by delivering comprehensive human resources services across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance. Responsibilities • Partner with HR leadership to support departmental goals and provide day-to-day HR support across all functional areas, • Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files for active and inactive employees, • Enter, update, and audit employee data in HR systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness, • Conduct new hire orientations and coordinate onboarding activities, including review of policies, procedures, and benefits, • Assist with weekly payroll processing by ensuring accurate data entry, reconciliation, and issue resolution, • Support benefits administration including new enrollments, employee communications, benefit changes, terminations, open enrollment, reporting, and invoice reconciliation, • Respond to wage garnishments, child support orders, employment verifications, and inquiries from third parties and government agencies, • Assist with employee terminations and offboarding, including benefit terminations, asset recovery, and system updates, • Support compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations (EEO, I-9, E-Verify, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, wage and hour laws, workers’ compensation, OSHA, and applicable state requirements), • Conduct formal and informal employee relations investigations, prepare objective documentation, and recommend appropriate actions, • Maintain organizational charts and prepare recurring and ad hoc HR and payroll reports, • Assist with HR audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory documentation, • Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, and related activities, • Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned, • Support recruiting efforts by reviewing applications, conducting phone screens, coordinating interviews, and assisting with hiring logistics, • Provide backup support for front desk or reception functions as needed, • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of HR experience, • Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration, • Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws, • Excellent organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills, • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, • Proficiency with HR systems and related software, • Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP), • UKG experience strongly preferred, • Google Workspace experience preferred #HOUWC46 #ZRCompany DescriptionAbout Burnett Specialists Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results. As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. Visit us at: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!About Burnett Specialists\r\nBurnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.\r\n\r\nWith a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.\r\n\r\nAs a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.\r\n\r\nVisit us at: us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!