Foxconn Assembly is hiring: HR Generalist in Houston

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: Fluent in English, with proficiency in Chinese (preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).