Human Resources Generalist

Houston Housing Authority offers a meaningful opportunity to support employees and leaders while helping ensure HR policies are applied consistently and in line with applicable laws and company guidelines. This onsite Human Resources Generalist role reports to the Director of Human Resources and serves as a trusted point of contact for HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, and payroll-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new hire offer letters and onboarding packages.
• Process new hires for payroll and manage all payroll changes.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to reinforce positive attitudes toward Houston Housing Authority goals.
• Assist in training management on HR topics including interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, safety, sexual harassment, and other areas identified by the Director of Human Resources.
• Serve as the initial problem-solving contact for employees regarding benefits and payroll issues.
• Respond to unemployment claims.
• Support employee recognition and satisfaction activities.
• Compile HR reporting, which may include hiring status, EEO-4, staffing ratios, and employee perception surveys.
• Generate weekly recruitment reports and turnover reports.
• Administer the Job Description/Performance Appraisal program to support effectiveness, compliance, and equity.
• Handle level one employee relations matters, investigate where appropriate, and provide recommendations.
• Ensure accurate recording and data entry for personnel transactions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and government reporting needs.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration in accordance with acceptable practices and applicable laws.
• Follow special regulations related to wages, hours of work, and eligibility criteria for benefit plans.
• Prepare and distribute written and verbal information about programs, benefits, and employer-sponsored activities.
• Review and analyze vendor invoices for timely, accurate department payment.
• Assist with federal, state, and local employment law compliance and maintain required employment records and documentation.
• Support required employment reporting and audits, and assist with policies covering employment practices, workplace safety, leave, attendance, and other HR matters.
• Stay current on employment legislation and HR best practices, including legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
• Explain agency and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures, including the need for compliance.
• Identify key internal and external stakeholders and support collaboration expectations.
• Include representation duties at meetings, initiatives, or committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in human resources or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office or comparable business software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.

Tools & Work Setup

• Technologies: HRIS, Microsoft Office
• Leadership: No supervisory authority in this role.
• Budget & resources: Supports maintaining fiscal responsibility of the HR departmental budget.
• Guidance: Work follows agency and HUD guidelines, Federal Mandates, and agency personnel policies; independent judgment is required when guidelines do not cover a situation.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification.
• Experience supporting employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Experience with benefits administration, payroll, and HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced or multi-location organization.

Additional Details

• Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field (preferred)
• Employment scope impact: Work affects agency employees and the agency’s ability to help provide housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary.
• Physical demands: Primarily sedentary; frequent computer use; occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/carrying office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Work environment: Typical office risks with adequate cooling, heating, lighting, and ventilation.
• Pre-employment: Contingent on passing pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity: Houston Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.