HR Generalist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of support for employee questions, concerns, and general HR inquiries
• Maintain and update personnel records in the HRIS; generate employee data reports as needed
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices across the organization
• Participate in internal HR projects aimed at process improvement, documentation, and organizational culture
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment: develop job descriptions, post jobs, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and extend offers
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements
• Manage pre-employment checks and support hiring-related compliance
• Facilitate a consistent, compliant, and welcoming new hire onboarding process
• Support monthly and annual performance cycles (e.g., goal entry, feedback tracking, manager training)
• Coordinate performance review timelines and compliance
• Track completion of Monthly Focus updates and ensure data accuracy in the performance system
• Auxiliary in identifying high-potential (HIPO) employees and supporting succession planning initiatives
• Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring training assignments, completions, and reporting are maintained
• Track and document required training (e.g., safety, harassment prevention, certifications, continuing education)
• Partner with departments to maintain up-to-date learning modules and development resources
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Support FMLA, ADA, and other leave processes, including communication, tracking, and documentation
• Support investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed
• Maintain working knowledge of HR best practices, employment law updates, and industry trends
• Provide day-to-day support for benefits-related questions and issue resolution
• Assist with open enrollment, mid-year benefit changes, and communication of benefit offerings
• Support wellness, employee recognition and engagement efforts
• Maintain organizational charts and job descriptions in coordination with HR leadership
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and assist with payroll-related audits or corrections
• Act as HR’s point of contact for the internal building maintenance ticketing system; coordinate with the in-house Maintenance Technician to ensure resolution of employee-submitted facility requests
• Serve as an HR liaison to assigned internal AMPP committees
• Aid in DEIB, employee engagement, and culture initiatives
• Contribute to internal communications and company-wide programs that strengthen the AMPP workplace environment
• Provide HR-related support for international employees across multiple countries and time zones
• Serve as a point of contact for global personnel issues, including onboarding, benefits, compliance, performance tracking, and communication
• Collaborate with external Employers of Record (EORs) to ensure alignment of employment contracts, onboarding timelines, payroll, compliance, terminations, and international labor law adherence
• Monitor and document EOR service levels, escalate issues when needed, and partner with Finance and Legal to ensure accurate billing and risk mitigation
• Stay current on regional employment regulations and HR practices to support global workforce compliance and mobility

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of HR experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with 7-10 years’ experience in an HR position, required
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred, but not required

Work Location

Hybrid Travel Requirements: Less than 10% travel. Corporate office in Houston, Texas.

Work Hours

Standard business hours, with occasional extended hours to support critical projects, system rollouts, or senior leadership engagements. Onsite presence may be required during key initiatives, events, or organizational milestones.

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand for extended periods
• Attend in-person meetings
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds) of items such as laptops or presentation materials may be required

Equal Opportunity In Employment

AMPP is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. AMPP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources via email at hr@ampp.org. AMPP also maintains a professional workplace in which individuals are respected, and work in an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that does not create an intimidating or hostile environment for candidates and/or employees.