$65k - $150k
Job ID#: 31187 Executive Recruiter Legal Services Group Direct-Hire/Full-time | Houston, TX (US) Professional Alternatives is growing and looking to add an Executive Recruiter to our Legal Services Group . The ideal appl…
Human Resources · Houston, TX
HR Generalist jobs in Houston, TX
HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.
1,873
Open roles today
$24–$50/hr
Typical pay range
$74k
Median, full-time
5
Fresh in this list
No email, no resume, no sign-up. Save any listing below and you start anonymously.
You're signed in. Saving a listing drops it straight into your pipeline.
01
Open hr generalist roles
12 shown of 1,873 · sorted by freshness
$33.65 - $38.46 per hour
Job Title: HR Generalist Location: Houston, TX Pay : $33.65-$38.46 Benefits: Medical and 401 (k) Type: 3-month contract Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and support new hire orientation and onboarding proces…
Job Description The HR Generalist is responsible for performing a wide range of HR functions, with a strong emphasis on managing relationships with staffing agencies, recruitment, employee relations, onboarding and offbo…
Position: Human Resources Generalist Location: George R. Brown Convention Center | Heart of Downtown - Near Discovery Green | Houston... ...ensuring an exceptional candidate and new hire experience. The HR Manager will l…
Job Description Job Description Job SummaryThis is an onsite position reporting to the Houston office daily. The Office Manager/ HR Generalist runs the daily functions of the Office while managing onboarding new staff an…
Requisition ID: 297290 ~ Relocation Authorized: None ~ Telework Type: Part-Time Telework ~ Work Location: Houston, TX Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more th…
typically 2,500+ • Reports to OD&L Manager or VP. Engages with Business Leaders. Typically as a Manager: • Supports Learning HR VP for LoB / CoB - Assigned to a particular line of business of medium to high complexity (e…
Student Recruitment & Enrollment Manager Help Build the Future of Healthcare Education Houston Pediatric Dental Assistant School is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven professional to lead student recruitment, enro…
Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a contract HR Learning Generalist - Organizational Development . This is a Houston based contract role with an anticipated 2-month duration with an estimate…
the Director of Recruitment. In this pivotal role, you will be at the helm of our recruitment strategy, leveraging your expertise in HR modules and community management to attract and retain top-tier talent. With a minim…
HR Solutions is searching for a dynamic HR Generalist to join our team. Our company provides an integrated and cost-effective approach to the Human Resources related functions to various companies across a diverse indust…
FW Walton Is seeking an experienced Waterproofing Craftsman to join our Service Department. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on skills in waterproofing, roof repair, and related trades, along with a proven comm…
02
What hr generalists earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Mid level | $31–$40 | $64k–$83k |
| Senior | $38–$50 | $78k–$103k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
03
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
04
Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?
Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.
How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?
Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.
Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.
Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.
How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?
Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.
Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.
Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.
How do you handle open enrollment season?
Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.
05
Resume tips that move the needle
For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here
01
State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.
02
List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.
03
Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.
04
Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.
05
Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.
06
Where this role goes
Typical progression
01
HR Coordinator
02
HR Generalist
03
Senior HR Generalist
04
HR Manager
05
HR Business Partner
Ten quiet minutes a day
Applying for hr generalist jobs in Houston?
Robbi carries this page into your first day: your role, your city, your shift preference. Then it hands you a few small things each morning and keeps the pipeline honest.
Save what looks right here, then let Robbi hand you a few small things each morning and keep the follow-ups honest.
Start with this search
No email, no resume, no sign-up.
Open your tracker
Everything you saved is already there.