HR Generalist

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

United States, Texas, Houston

Positions: 1 | Full-time

Experience

6–15 years

About the company

Our US subsidiary is a global manufacturer of industrial steam turbines. From our Houston office and service workshop, we service and upgrade steam turbines, gas turbines, and compressors of all makes for customers across the US.

About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Generalist to manage HR for our Houston team of about 15 salaried and hourly employees. You’ll be the main HR contact on site, working closely with the US Country Head and our HR team in India.

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate hiring with our recruiting team, including interviews, offers, background checks, and onboarding.
  • Run new-hire induction and manage exits, including retention conversations.
  • Coordinate payroll, benefits, and time and attendance with our PEO, and review weekly and biweekly payroll before approval.
  • Answer employee questions about pay, benefits, and leave.
  • Run the annual performance cycle, including goal setting, periodic reviews, and rating consolidation.
  • Ensure compliance with US federal and Texas employment laws.
  • Support service managers in sourcing and negotiating with staffing agencies for short-term technicians.
  • Handle employee relations issues fairly and promptly.
  • Prepare monthly HR reports and support the rollout of a new HR system.

Requirements

  • 6–8 years of US HR generalist experience covering the full employee lifecycle.
  • Working knowledge of US payroll and benefits, including overtime, 401(k), Social Security, and insurance administration.
  • Experience as the only HR person or on a small HR team at a small or midsize industrial, manufacturing, or industrial services company.
  • Strong employee relations skills and sound judgment.
  • HR experience in Texas; must be based in the Houston area.
  • Confidence sharing an independent point of view with leadership.

Nice to have

  • Turbine, rotating equipment, or industrial services background.
  • Experience working with a PEO.
  • Experience using staffing agencies for skilled trades or technicians.
  • Experience at a company headquartered outside the US.
  • Experience setting up apprentice or intern programs with local universities.