Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting · 5 hours ago
HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits Focus)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expBurnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking an HR Generalist with a focus on payroll and benefits. This role involves supporting HR leadership by managing payroll processing, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Kylie Stockton
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
Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned to support business needs
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
UKG experience strongly preferred
Google Workspace experience preferred
Company
Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting
We are Texas’ largest employee-owned staffing & placement agency set apart by our award-winning and innovative services, outstanding staff tenure, multiple skill specializations, and diversity vendor status.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sue Burnett
President and Founder
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