# HR & Payroll Generalist

> KPM · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Corporate

## Description

**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.

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