Human Resources Manager

Now Hiring: HR Manager | Houston, TXWe are currently seeking an experienced HR Manager on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer serving the U.S. semiconductor industry. This is a hands-on HR leadership role based in Houston, Texas, with responsibility for HR operations in Houston as well as HR compliance and employee relations support for California-based employees.

Location: Houston, TXEmployment: Full-time / Direct Hire / ExemptSalary: $120,000 annually (negotiable) + bonus eligibilitySchedule: Monday–FridayStart: ImmediatelyLanguage: English

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, PTO, Company-Paid Holidays, Birthday Off, 401(k), and moreKey Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers
• Handle employee relations matters, workplace complaints, and investigations
• Advise management on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Oversee timekeeping, PTO, and payroll coordination
• Ensure compliance with federal, Texas, and California employment laws
• Review wage and hour practices, employee classifications, final pay procedures, and California-specific requirements
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with external providers
• Maintain and improve HR policies, employee handbooks, and HR processes
• Partner with external employment counsel when appropriate
• Coach managers on employee communication, documentation, and HR best practices
• Occasionally travel to California to support employees and compliance needsRequired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in the U.S.
• Hands-on HR experience supporting employees in both Texas and California
• Strong knowledge of federal, Texas, and California employment laws
• HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Experience with payroll processes and external payroll vendors
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent EnglishPreferred Qualifications
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification
• Experience building or improving HR processes in a small or growing organization
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll platformsAbout the CompanyThe company is a leading manufacturer of sealing devices and has supplied its patented fluororesin fittings, pumps, and tubing to the U.S. semiconductor industry.If you have extensive U.S. HR experience and strong knowledge of both Texas and California employment practices, we would love to hear from you.