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HR Specialist

Cimarron
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

HR Specialist

📍Houston, TX | 🕒 Full-Time | 🏢 On-Site 

About Cimarron

At Cimarron, we don’t just build emissions technology – we build a cleaner future. As a global leader in environmental solutions for the energy industry, we help capture and destroy over 90 million tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent every year. From oil and gas to biogas and renewables, our innovative tech and real time monitoring systems are making a real dent in global emissions. Headquartered in Houston, TX and operating in over 45 countries, we’re a team of engineers, problem solvers, and planet protectors who believe that sustainability and energy can go hand in hand. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work where your impact matters, Cimarron is the place for you!

The Role

The HR Specialist, Systems and Payroll, plays a critical role in supporting Cimarron’s people operations through ownership of HR systems, payroll execution, compliance reporting, and benefits support. This position serves as the HRIS system administrator and payroll subject matter expert while ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and responsive employee support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Payroll

  • Execute bi weekly payroll processing accurately and on time
  • Perform payroll audits and generate payroll related reports
  • Administer employee garnishments in compliance with regulations
  • Process reimbursements and deductions

Reporting and Compliance

  • Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance reporting, including:
    • Department of Labor (DOL) reports
    • Safety and work hour reporting
    • Workers’ Compensation reports
    • EEO reporting
  • Maintain HR dashboard reporting
  • Support month end reporting for Finance
  • Produce ad hoc reports, including census data and termination reporting

Benefits and Programs

  • Process 401(k) deferrals and loan activity
  • Provide administrative support for benefit plans
  • Manage the employee recognition platform

Operational Administration

  • Serve as an administrator for the company expense management platform
  • Manage fleet and company credit card administration
  • Complete verifications of employment
  • Manage unemployment claims
  • Manage allocation and processing of HR vendor invoices
  • Track employee policy acknowledgments
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience in payroll processing and HRIS administration
  • Working knowledge of HR compliance and employment related reporting
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Excel

What We Offer:

💰 Competitive Salary 

🏖️ Benefits: 401K Matching, HSA employer contributions, paid maternity/parental leave

🚀 Growth: Tuition Reimbursement, Career Paths, Internal Promotion Opportunities

🎉 Perks: Quarterly company paid volunteer opportunities, robust PTO plan, team events

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