Professional Alternatives is hiring: HR Manager in Houston

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.