HR Generalist - Benefits and Payroll

Our client, a well-established Law Firm in Downtown Houston, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment. The ideal candidate will have HR experience within a law firm or professional services environment , strong payroll and benefits expertise, and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Our client, a well-established Law Firm in Downtown Houston, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment. The ideal candidate will have HR experience within a law firm or professional services environment, strong payroll and benefits expertise, and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Position: Human Resources Generalist
Location: Downtown Houston, TX 77002
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | 100% In-Office
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Salary: $75K—$95K (DOE) + discretionary bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Support full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing, reconciliations, payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax filings, reporting, and compliance. Utilize UltiPro/UKG payroll systems.
• Benefits Administration: Assist with employee benefits enrollment, eligibility, COBRA, FMLA, leave administration, 401(k), profit-sharing, and employee inquiries. Coordinate with benefits brokers and carriers.
• Employee Relations: Respond to employee inquiries, support engagement initiatives, coordinate recognition programs, and assist with internal communications.
• Performance Management: Coordinate employee evaluations, performance reviews, professional development initiatives, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Manage onboarding activities, background checks, I-9 verification, employment documentation, and HR policy education.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and coordination with hiring managers.
• HR Operations: Maintain confidential personnel records, support compliance with employment laws, and contribute to process improvements and departmental initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• HR experience within a law firm or professional services environment is required (legal, accounting, consulting, finance, or similar).
• Strong full-cycle payroll experience, including multi-state payroll, garnishments, tax filings, and reconciliations.
• Experience with UltiPro/UKG payroll systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA, FMLA, 401(k), and leave policies.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated job stability, ideally with at least three years of tenure at previous organizations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

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