HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Yokogawa • Houston, TX

19d

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides broad, hands-on support across key areas of Human Resources operations, ensuring consistent execution of HR processes and positive employee experiences throughout the employment lifecycle. The role focuses on onboarding, benefits coordination, data management, compliance, reporting, and policy support. It interacts regularly with employees and managers but does not serve a specific client group, and requires a strong HR operations foundation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

The position supports employee inquiries and HR systems, coordinates onboarding, orientation, offboarding, benefits, and leave administration, and assists with compliance, audits, employee engagement, global mobility, and core HR programs. It also partners with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders on performance management, calibration, salary planning, and engagement action planning. The job posting describes Yokogawa as a global industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems, and industrial services provider with 18,000 employees in over 60 countries. The company says it supports the energy transition and is committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist or HR operations capacity.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals, including benefits, leave management, onboarding and offboarding, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and experience producing and interpreting HR reports and metrics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build trust, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or HCI professional certification is a plus.
• Experience with Workday and/or UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries about HR data, policies, and general HR processes.
• Maintain accurate, current, confidential employee information in HR systems.
• Partner with HRIS to support process improvements and audits.
• Generate, track, and interpret HR reports and metrics to identify trends and provide insights to HR leadership.
• Approve and code monthly invoices for internal processing.
• Coordinate onboarding, including system setup, benefits enrollment, and New Employee Orientation (NEO).
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and hiring managers to support transitions for new hires and exiting employees.
• Manage offboarding activities, including benefits reconciliation, documentation, and exit logistics.
• Support benefits activities such as open enrollment, new-hire benefit selection, and data reporting.
• Coordinate leave-of-absence requests with payroll and benefits partners and support compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of HR regulations and assist with policy review and updates.
• Participate in HR audits and compliance reporting as needed.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys, communications, and related workplace-culture initiatives.
• Assist with employee relocations, international assignments, and visa processes in coordination with the Global Mobility team.
• Answer mobility-related questions and help ensure compliance with immigration and work authorization requirements.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on transitions and documentation; maintain international transfer and visa records and reports.
• Lead the SLA process for international, IRWA, and expatriate employees and support ongoing expatriate tax-related items.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and stakeholders on performance management, calibration, salary planning, and engagement survey action planning.
• Contribute to project initiatives supporting employee attraction, development, and retention in collaboration with HRBPs and business leaders.
• Provide guidance on routine employee relations and conflict resolution matters, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations and business objectives.

What This Job Offers

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