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
