HR Generalist

Position Title: HR Generalist

Location: Houston, TX 

Assignment Type: 3-month contract with potential for contract-to-hire 

Compensation: $31 - $36 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision,  and 401(k). 

Position Overview

Provides broad human resources support across recruiting, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and day‑to‑day HR operations. Partners with leadership and employees to ensure effective people processes, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages full‑cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and hiring coordination with leadership.
• Oversees onboarding and orientation activities to support successful employee integration.
• Serves as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, including insurance plans and retirement programs, and assists with enrollments and updates.
• Supports employee relations initiatives by providing coaching, guidance, and participation in corrective or disciplinary processes as needed.
• Participates in investigations, terminations, and conflict resolution meetings, applying sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ensures HR policies and practices align with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Performs routine HR administrative functions, including maintaining records, processing updates, and supporting performance management activities.
• Tracks employee timekeeping, leave balances, and schedule changes to ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinates employee engagement initiatives such as appreciation efforts, recognition activities, and internal events.
• Supports workplace safety efforts through documentation, recordkeeping, and assistance with incident investigations.
• Assists with workers’ compensation claims, incident tracking, and related follow‑up activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience managing full‑cycle recruiting processes from intake through offer.
• Hands‑on experience across core HR functions such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee retention, performance reviews, and interviewing.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms to manage employee data and HR processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities with sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage conflict, negotiate outcomes, and support positive employee relations.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Self‑motivated, disciplined, and process‑oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Bilingual language skills are REQUIRED