Professional Alternatives
Job ID #: 32499, HR Manager, Direct Hire; up to 100K, Central Houston
Certifications, professional image, employee relations, and laws/compliance A MUST!!!
Compliance & Documentation
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws to support a fair, legal, and consistent workplace
Maintain current knowledge of labor and employment laws to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate legal risks
Ensure compliance with Title VII by promoting a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Liaise with external legal resources when necessary to ensure compliance
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures and properly maintain electronic employee files
Employee Relations
Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting open communication to support engagement and retention
Oversee performance management processes to drive employee development, align goals with business objectives, and enhance organizational effectiveness
Act as liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations
Provide guidance to managers on coaching, discipline, and termination procedures
Onboarding & Offboarding
Manage onboarding process for new employees
Maintain files and records for HR and Payroll; ensuring privacy complying with local, state and federal regulations, including I9 records
Ensure official internal documents such as offer letters, severance, and confidentiality agreements are following current laws and best practice
Oversee exit interviews and offboarding processes
Payroll & Benefits
Oversee administration of payroll and benefit programs including health insurance, 401(k), HSA, life insurance, and worker compensation
Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
Manage Workers Compensation plans, related audits and any claims that occur
Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
Develop a system to balance payroll accounts with GL and resolve payroll discrepancies
Assist with Unemployment Claims and attend phone hearings
Oversee annual Non-Discrimination Testing and any true-ups required
Recruitment and Retention Support
Lead strategic recruitment and talent acquisition efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent aligned with organizational goals
Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate employees while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
Assist with training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills, support career growth, and drive organizational performance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related required
HR/Payroll certifications required (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, CPP)
7+ years of experience working in Payroll and HR capacity with management experience and general HR knowledge of labor practices pertaining to payday law and payroll administration; experience working with third party payroll providers, ProLiant preferred; in-depth experience with employment law.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Strategic ability to handle employee relation issues
Extensive knowledge of payroll function (prep, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes)
Strong analytical, problem solving/judgement skills with initiative in completing tasks
Excellent organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Operate in a deadline-driven environment where priorities often change
With minimal supervision with high degree of discretion and independent judgement
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Other Info
Manages 1 HR Generalist; reports to CFO
In office 4 days per week and remote Friday’s
Excellent company culture that they are very proud of; this person should foster it, not change it; professional appearance, demeanor, and maturity important
Head count approximately 100
Elevated business casual attire
Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and staffing agency that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent.
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Certifications, professional image, employee relations, and laws/compliance A MUST!!!
Compliance & Documentation
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws to support a fair, legal, and consistent workplace
Maintain current knowledge of labor and employment laws to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate legal risks
Ensure compliance with Title VII by promoting a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Liaise with external legal resources when necessary to ensure compliance
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures and properly maintain electronic employee files
Employee Relations
Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting open communication to support engagement and retention
Oversee performance management processes to drive employee development, align goals with business objectives, and enhance organizational effectiveness
Act as liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations
Provide guidance to managers on coaching, discipline, and termination procedures
Onboarding & Offboarding
Manage onboarding process for new employees
Maintain files and records for HR and Payroll; ensuring privacy complying with local, state and federal regulations, including I9 records
Ensure official internal documents such as offer letters, severance, and confidentiality agreements are following current laws and best practice
Oversee exit interviews and offboarding processes
Payroll & Benefits
Oversee administration of payroll and benefit programs including health insurance, 401(k), HSA, life insurance, and worker compensation
Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
Manage Workers Compensation plans, related audits and any claims that occur
Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
Develop a system to balance payroll accounts with GL and resolve payroll discrepancies
Assist with Unemployment Claims and attend phone hearings
Oversee annual Non-Discrimination Testing and any true-ups required
Recruitment and Retention Support
Lead strategic recruitment and talent acquisition efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent aligned with organizational goals
Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate employees while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
Assist with training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills, support career growth, and drive organizational performance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related required
HR/Payroll certifications required (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, CPP)
7+ years of experience working in Payroll and HR capacity with management experience and general HR knowledge of labor practices pertaining to payday law and payroll administration; experience working with third party payroll providers, ProLiant preferred; in-depth experience with employment law.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Strategic ability to handle employee relation issues
Extensive knowledge of payroll function (prep, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes)
Strong analytical, problem solving/judgement skills with initiative in completing tasks
Excellent organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Operate in a deadline-driven environment where priorities often change
With minimal supervision with high degree of discretion and independent judgement
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Other Info
Manages 1 HR Generalist; reports to CFO
In office 4 days per week and remote Friday’s
Excellent company culture that they are very proud of; this person should foster it, not change it; professional appearance, demeanor, and maturity important
Head count approximately 100
Elevated business casual attire
Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and staffing agency that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent.
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