HR Generalist

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist provides administrative and operational support to the Houston HR team, with a focus on onboarding, employee records, and day-to-day HR operations. This is an entry-level, execution-focused role, well suited to a candidate with coordinator-level experience who is looking to build a foundation for growth within HR.

The HR Generalist reports directly to the Corporate HR Manager and works closely with the HR Business Partner team to keep employee-facing HR operations accurate, timely, and well organized.

Job Duties:

• Process new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, and onboarding logistics.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR files, including data entry and periodic audits in Paylocity.
• Support the offboarding process, including exit paperwork, system access removal coordination, and equipment return tracking.
• Prepare HR correspondence, letters, and documentation as directed.
• Assist with HR reporting and tracking, including trackers, spreadsheets, and compliance logs.
• Support employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Respond to routine employee questions on policies, PTO, and general HR matters.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
• Escalate employee questions or issues appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an HR coordinator, HR assistant, or administrative support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with an HRIS platform (Paylocity or similar).
• Exposure to a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Interest in pursuing HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or further growth within HR.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD.
• 100% of the employee-only medical premium covered by Panelmatic.
• 80% of all other medical coverage levels covered by Panelmatic; 20% employee contribution (i.e., employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family).
• 401(k) with employer match and bonus possibilities.
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided.
• PTO and paid holidays provided.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years.