HR Generalist / Payroll Coordinator (Bilingual)

Job Title: HR Generalist / Payroll Coordinator Industry: Data Center / Telecommunications Location: Texas (Remote) Reports To: HR Leadership / Director of Operations Job Summary The HR Generalist / Payroll Coordinator will support a fast-paced data center and telecommunications organization with employees across multiple states. This role is responsible for administering core HR functions and managing end-to-end payroll operations while ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state HR experience, hands-on payroll processing expertise, a solid compliance background, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. This position requires bilingual fluency (English/Spanish required) to effectively support a diverse workforce. Key Responsibilities Human Resources • Administer and support day-to-day HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and performance management • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states • Maintain, update, and enforce company HR policies and procedures • Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and best practices • Handle employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations • Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational needs, and employee engagement initiatives • Support audits, documentation, and reporting related to HR compliance • Assist with benefits administration, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation coordination • Collaborate with legal counsel or external partners on compliance or employment-related matters • Support HR initiatives specific to field-based, project-based, and technical workforces in the data center and telecommunications environment Payroll Coordination • Manage and process accurate, timely multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees • Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws • Coordinate payroll inputs including timekeeping, new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and deductions • Reconcile payroll reports, address discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related employee inquiries • Partner with finance, accounting, and external payroll vendors as needed • Support payroll audits, tax filings, garnishments, and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.) • Maintain payroll records with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy Required Qualifications • Minimum of 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience with payroll processing responsibilities • Proven experience supporting employees across multiple states • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and payroll regulations • Bilingual fluency required (English/Spanish) • Experience in data center, telecommunications, construction, or similar technical industries • Ability to work remotely while supporting a geographically dispersed workforce • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information • Must be based in Texas Preferred Qualifications • Legal or compliance-focused HR experience • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification (strongly preferred) • Experience supporting hourly, field-based, or project-driven workforces • Experience with multi-state payroll systems and timekeeping platforms Powered by JazzHR z4inwNICUO