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HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist
Location: 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, Texas
Schedule: Full-time, In‑Office
Experience: 1–3 years
Position Overview
The HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist plays a key role in supporting daily human resources operations while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and serving as a reliable resource for employees and leadership. Experience in property management is a plus.
Our organization partners with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), so familiarity with PEO‑supported HR and payroll processes is beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
- Maintain employee files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation.
- Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries through our PEO.
- Coordinate training initiatives, performance review cycles, and policy updates.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, leveraging PEO resources as needed.
Payroll
- Process biweekly or semi‑monthly payroll accurately and confidentially through the PEO platform.
- Review and verify timesheets, PTO, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare payroll-related documentation for audits and internal reporting.
- Partner with accounting on payroll journal entries and year‑end tasks, including W‑2s and 1099s.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of combined HR and payroll experience.
- Understanding of HR practices, payroll, and PEO‑supported workflows.
- Highly organized, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Property management or real estate industry experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment
- In‑office position based at 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, TX.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organizational culture.