HR & Payroll Generalist

HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

Location{{:}} 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, Texas

Schedule{{:}} Full-time, In‑Office

Experience{{:}} 1-3 years

Position Overview The HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist plays a key role in supporting daily human resources operations while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and serving as a reliable resource for employees and leadership.

Experience in property management is a plus.

Our organization partners with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), so familiarity with PEO‑supported HR and payroll processes is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations

Maintain employee files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation

Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries through our PEO

Coordinate training initiatives, performance review cycles, and policy updates

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, leveraging PEO resources as needed

Payroll

Process biweekly or semi‑monthly payroll accurately and confidentially through the PEO platform

Review and verify timesheets, PTO, deductions, and payroll adjustments

Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly

Prepare payroll-related documentation for audits and internal reporting

Partner with accounting on payroll journal entries and year‑end tasks, including W‑2s and 1099s

Qualifications

1-3 years of combined HR and payroll experience

Understanding of HR practices, payroll, and PEO‑supported workflows

Highly organized, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Property management or real estate industry experience is a plus

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment

In‑office position based at 8901 Gaylord Drive, Houston, TX

Collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organizational culture