HR Generalist

Potential with Quanex•Houston, TX

23d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Quanex is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Houston, Texas. The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day human resources operations across the employee lifecycle. This position partners closely with hiring managers and employees to deliver effective recruiting, onboarding, compliance, payroll, and HR administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. We Offer You! Competitive Salary and bonus potential 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Employer paid disability plans and life insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Tuition support for degree and continuous education What’s attractive about the Human Resource Generalist position? Collaborative and supportive HR team environment Opportunity to contribute across the full HR lifecycle Exposure to compliance, payroll, and strategic HR initiatives What Success Looks Like: Identify and deliver solutions to support decisions related to talent, employee relations, recruitment, and compensation. Collaborate with team members to communicate and implement HR strategies. Assist with employee training, develop initiatives including research, organizing and conducting training programs of various topics. Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting efforts and ensure a smooth onboarding experience Maintain in-depth knowledge of multiple federal, state and local regulations to ensure compliance. Possess initiative to improve processes and have a customer service-orientated mindset. Handle biâweekly payroll duties, including data validation, coordination with payroll partners, and issue resolution Maintain HRIS data accuracy and integrity â About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com . #LI-MB1

Requirements

3–5 years of HR Generalist or similar HR experience
Fluency in Spanish required
Working knowledge of HR compliance, payroll processes, and employee lifecycle management
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

PHR/HRCI Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and deliver solutions to support decisions related to talent, employee relations, recruitment, and compensation.
Collaborate with team members to communicate and implement HR strategies.
Assist with employee training, develop initiatives including research, organizing and conducting training programs of various topics.
Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting efforts and ensure a smooth onboarding experience
Maintain in-depth knowledge of multiple federal, state and local regulations to ensure compliance.
Possess initiative to improve processes and have a customer service-orientated mindset.
Handle biâweekly payroll duties, including data validation, coordination with payroll partners, and issue resolution
Maintain HRIS data accuracy and integrity