Human Resources Manager

Lead core HR programs for a Houston, TX onsite organization, handling compliance, recruitment, employee relations, and HR planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Manage payroll for multi-state operations, including wage and hour compliance and FLSA requirements
• Maintain employee records, policies, and procedures in line with legal standards and HR best practices
• Monitor state unemployment sites and address issues related to claims and quarterly wage filings
• Perform internal HR audits and manage external compliance reporting (including EEO, OSHA, etc.)
• Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles
• Build relationships with staffing partners, colleges, and community networks
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new hires
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints promptly and confidentially
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Administer performance review processes and support managers with coaching and documentation
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development initiatives
• Support succession planning and broader workforce development efforts
• Interpret and enforce HR policies, the employee handbook, and collective agreements (if applicable)
• Administer benefits, including renewals, enrollment, troubleshooting, and employee communication
• Facilitate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and personal leave
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of retirement contributions, including company match and loan repayments
• Review and approve benefits changes tied to qualifying life events
• Process bi-weekly health savings account contributions
• Partner with senior leadership on HR planning, organizational design, and change management
• Champion company culture and lead initiatives supporting a diverse, inclusive, productive workplace
• Analyze HR metrics and present trends and recommendations to leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and recruitment
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• High discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Paycor, ADP, UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite

Technologies

• Paycor
• ADP
• UKG
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 95% of employee only premium paid by the company
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid time off plus company-paid holidays
• 401K plan with 100% company match

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX
• Standard office hours, Monday through Friday
• Occasional overtime may be required during month-end or year-end closing periods

Compensation: USD 75,000 - 110,000 per year