HR Generalist – Payroll Coordinator, Bilingual

Role Overview

• Administer and support day-to-day HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and performance management
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states
• Maintain, update, and enforce company HR policies and procedures
• Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational needs, and employee engagement initiatives
• Support audits, documentation, and reporting related to HR compliance
• Assist with benefits administration, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation coordination
• Collaborate with legal counsel or external partners on compliance or employment-related matters
• Support HR initiatives specific to field-based, project-based, and technical workforces in the data center and telecommunications environment
• Manage and process accurate, timely multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Coordinate payroll inputs including timekeeping, new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and deductions
• Reconcile payroll reports, address discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related employee inquiries
• Partner with finance, accounting, and external payroll vendors as needed
• Support payroll audits, tax filings, garnishments, and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
• Maintain payroll records with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience with payroll processing responsibilities
• Proven experience supporting employees across multiple states
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and payroll regulations
• Bilingual fluency required (English/Spanish)
• Experience in data center, telecommunications, construction, or similar technical industries
• Ability to work remotely while supporting a geographically dispersed workforce
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Must be based in Texas

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off