HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

Location: 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, Texas

Schedule: Full-time, In‑Office

Experience: 2–6 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

• 2–6 years of combined HR and payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, payroll regulations, and PEO‑supported workflows.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Paychex, or similar).
• 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.