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. #J-18808-Ljbffr