Job Description
We are looking for a skilled HR Generalist to enhance employee relations, ensure compliance, oversee payroll, facilitate onboarding, provide training, and boost employee engagement within our mission-driven autism therapy organization. This hybrid role based in Plano, TX, will serve as a key HR contact and a reliable partner for managers, interpreting employment laws, leading investigations, and driving HR projects and process enhancements. Candidates should possess 3 to 5 years of HR generalist experience, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid Schedule)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of People Experience & Development
We are a mission-driven provider of autism therapy, committed to delivering exceptional ABA services to children and their families. Our approach combines compassionate clinical care with operational excellence, utilizing data-driven systems and a collaborative culture to ensure every child receives the necessary support to thrive. As a growing organization, we appreciate team members who demonstrate sound judgment, effective communication, and a people-first attitude.
Role OverviewWe are in search of a seasoned HR Generalist to assist with employee relations, compliance, payroll management, and enhancing the overall employee experience. This role is people-oriented and decision-intensive, acting as a trusted advisor to both managers and employees while guiding HR processes and initiatives throughout the organization.
You will collaborate closely with HR leadership and operational partners to foster a compliant, consistent, and engaging workplace.
Main Responsibilities- Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers.
- Provide guidance on policy interpretation, performance issues, and workplace concerns.
- Assist with employee relations matters and investigations, escalating issues as necessary.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Collaborate with HR Operations to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Manage or assist with payroll processes and reviews (final ownership will depend on team structure).
- Support onboarding, training initiatives, and employee lifecycle processes.
- Contribute to employee engagement programs, surveys, and action planning.
- Lead or assist with HR projects, process improvements, and change initiatives.
- 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or People Operations role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment law.
- Experience in payroll processes and employee relations.
- Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable making thoughtful, people-centered decisions.
- Communicates clearly and confidently with employees and leadership.
- Demonstrates an ownership mindset towards projects and initiatives.
- Balances empathy with consistency and compliance.
- Enjoys enhancing processes and improving the employee experience.
- Hybrid work schedule based in Plano, TX.
- Opportunity to shape people practices and organizational culture.
- Collaboration with experienced HR leadership.
- A mission-focused environment where employee experience contributes to client outcomes.
HR Generalist, employee relations, HR compliance, payroll oversight, onboarding, performance management, investigations, employee engagement, people operations