HR Generalist

HR Generalist Job Title :

• Payroll Administration / HR Generalist Department : Human Resources Reports To : HR Manager FLSA Status : Exempt Location : Houston TX Position Summary The HR Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s human resources operations.
• This position is responsible for administering payroll and benefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, and supporting employees across a wide range of HR functions.
• The HR Generalist will work extensively with ADP Workforce Now for payroll and benefits administration and will oversee ACA compliance reporting.
• The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HR experience, strong technical knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and is bilingual, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse employees.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities Payroll Administration Process biweekly / semimonthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now with accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Maintain accurate employee data in ADP, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay changes.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and management.
• Benefits Administration Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other offerings.
• Coordinate open enrollment, benefits changes, and new hire enrollments.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employees and benefits providers.
• Assist employees with benefits questions, claims, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, and other applicable laws.
• Compliance and ACA Reporting Prepare and submit ACA reporting (1094 / 1095 forms) and ensure ongoing ACA compliance.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with audits and maintain accurate HR documentation.
• Support EEO, FMLA, ADA, and other regulatory requirements.
• HR Operations and Employee Support Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
• Assist with employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and produce HR metrics and reports.
• Assist with performance management and training initiatives.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvements.
• Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with a focus on payroll and benefits.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now required.
• Strong knowledge of ACA compliance, reporting, and requirements.
• Prior experience in a bilingual HR support role strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities Bilingual :