Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support daily HR operations for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance compliance, employee support, and administrative leadership while helping the business maintain efficient and well-organized HR practices.

The role will partner closely with leadership to manage core human resources functions, strengthen policies, and improve the employee experience across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll activities through Paylocity, ensuring timely and accurate processing for employees.
• Monitor adherence to employment regulations at the federal, state, and local levels and help maintain compliant HR practices.
• Lead HR audit preparation and coordinate reporting activities to support internal and external compliance requirements.
• Manage unemployment claims by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and tracking case activity.
• Direct onboarding efforts for new employees, including paperwork completion, orientation support, and process coordination.
• Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns, helping resolve employee relations matters consistently and effectively.
• Maintain organized and accurate personnel files, HR records, and supporting documentation across employee lifecycle events.
• Support performance management activities, policy interpretation, and the application of sound HR best practices.
• Partner with company leadership on day-to-day human resources needs and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.