Bilingual HR Generalist

Gcp Paper Usa • New Caney, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

GCP PAPER USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support our HR operations in Houston. In this role, you will help maintain a highly qualified, competitive, and motivated workforce by executing daily human resource administration, payroll support, and employee relations programs. You will ensure rigorous compliance with current federal and state labor regulations, institutional procedures, and safety guidelines to foster a harmonious, secure, and highly productive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 2 to 4 years of progressive HR experience (preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment)
• Strong working knowledge of US federal and state labor laws (FLSA, DOL guidelines, OSHA regulations, EEO laws)
• Practical experience handling employee relations
• Competency in tracking, interpreting, and reporting data-driven OKRs and KPIs focused on human capital
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Google Workspace tools
• Advanced communication skills in English and Spanish preferred
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, active listening, and cross-functional organization skills
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Advanced communication skills in English and Spanish
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict alignment with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, process documentation for hires, terminations, and status changes, and serve as the primary point of contact to resolve employee payroll inquiries.
• Assist in gathering data, preparing documentation, and coordinating requests for Department of Labor (DOL) audits to mitigate legal risks and protect corporate assets.
• Administer and enforce the Employee Handbook and internal work regulations; track employee absenteeism, manage incidence logs, process leave-of-absence protocols, and facilitate disciplinary action documentation.
• Conduct weekly audits of employee time cards to ensure total accuracy, verify appropriate manager approvals, and maintain secure labor compliance records.
• Coordinate with the third-party administrator of the company's 401(k) retirement plan to process participant updates, enrollments, and routine compliance tasks.
• Assist in verifying the accurate execution and tracking of payroll tax and fiscal obligations stemming from human capital management.
• Track, compile, and report departmental OKRs and KPIs to HR leadership, contributing data-driven insights to support talent retention and continuous improvement.
• Execute the plant’s recruitment, selection, and onboarding workflows to guarantee prompt coverage of operational and administrative vacancies, ensuring business continuity.
• Conduct employee exit interviews, compile data on the root causes of turnover, and report trend metrics to assist in formulating targeted retention plans.
• Support the update and publication of corporate HR guidelines, standard operating procedures, and job descriptions to maintain an aligned organizational structure.
• Facilitate initiatives aimed at employee well-being, provide initial mediation for interpersonal or interdepartmental conflicts, and support employee development programs.
• Deliver internal environmental awareness messaging and guarantee that corporate sustainability policies (ISO 9001:2015 and FSC certification) are deeply integrated into new-hire orientations.
• Manage and facilitate the administrative workflow for recruitment, selection, hiring, and employment termination at the plant level, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Audit payroll runs and vendor invoices for inconsistencies, pausing processing and escalating critical discrepancies to HR leadership for resolution.
• Maintain the secure, confidential preservation of incident logs, Workers' Compensation claims, and medical leaves under OSHA and privacy laws; assist with the annual Workers' Compensation insurance audit.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Fully covered individual Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 100% Employer-Paid Disability: Fully covered Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level