HR Generalist

Are you an experienced HR Generalist looking for more variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Whether you're seeking a change from corporate HR, looking to broaden your experience, or ready to reenter the workforce in an environment that supports work-life balance, Achilles Group offers an opportunity to grow your career on your terms. You'll work directly with business leaders across Houston, putting your expertise to work across the full spectrum of HR while continuing to grow in your craft.

At Achilles Group, we don't just offer a job; we offer a platform to grow. If you're passionate about equipping organizations to make smart people decisions and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Interested in learning more about who we are and how we work? Visit our website to learn more about our team, our approach, and what makes Achilles Group unique: https://www.achillesgroup.com/.

What you'll gain

• Variety & Exposure: Work across the full spectrum of HR, from challenging employee relations matters and compensation to training, and organizational development. Every client brings different challenges and opportunities to expand your experience.
• A real path forward: We are intentional about your growth as an HR professional. You'll have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise, take on individual projects, and receive mentorship and support from an experienced team.
• Work that matters: You'll be a trusted advisor to business leaders - equipping them with the HR expertise they need to make smart people decisions that drive real, measurable outcomes for their organizations.
• Flexibility that fits your life: We believe you can do meaningful work while maintaining a fulfilling life outside of work. Our flexible schedules, work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits help create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Achilles Group is a boutique HR & Business consulting firm in Houston, Texas that proactively delivers human resources expertise to small and mid-sized businesses (25 to 2,000 employees) in a cost-effective way. We take a professionally human approach by placing people at the center of everything we do.

We are a team of accomplished human resources & business professionals that has taken the concept of teamwork and elevated it to the next level. While we are all HR generalists by trade, each of us specializes in an area of human resources. We speak of ourselves as working stronger, smarter, and faster as a team. There is strength in numbers: together we work with our clients to identify issues, discover solutions, and create opportunities. While individually we each excel at going above and beyond, it is collectively as a team that we shine the brightest.

We embrace the following core values

Extending Grace - We believe in adding compassion back into business, regardless of your situation, while balancing accountability and business expectations.

Genuinely Interested - We want to know the ins-and-outs of your story, how you operate your business, the successes you celebrate and the stresses that keep you up at night. We appreciate being part of your journey.

Navigating the Gray - We recognize there is no one-size-fits-all approach to HR, only tailored solutions. Our professionally human approach acts as a guiding light through the gray, often murky waters of HR.

Diversity of Thought - We move beyond our individual filters to see the value in every person's experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we are stronger, smarter and faster, providing our clients the fuel needed to drive smart people decisions and profitable business outcomes.

Job Summary- The HR Generalist partners with multiple clients to provide strategic human resources guidance and support across a broad range of HR functions. This role works closely with business leaders to address complex employee relations matters, provide performance coaching, mitigate organizational risk, and align HR practices with business objectives. Responsibilities also include supporting organizational effectiveness, developing and facilitating training initiatives, advising on compensation strategies, and developing HR resources such as employee handbooks, policies, and procedures. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to client leadership, applying sound judgment and practical HR expertise to navigate challenges, strengthen organizations, and drive effective people practices.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years handling complex employee relations matters, including employee complaints, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to advice and influence senior leadership on HR matters.
• Professional demeanor
• Proficiency with MS Office products especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Houston-based
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification preferred

We are looking for the following type of person:

• You bring positive energy into every room and aren't afraid to be yourself.

• You are comfortable navigating challenging employee relations matters and approaching sensitive situations with confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment.

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple clients and projects without missing a beat.
• You know how to listen just as well as you communicate, and you approach every challenge with optimism and a solutions-first mindset.

• You can build relationships with business leaders, influence decisions, and communicate recommendations with confidence.

Apply today and let us know why you'd be a great fit for the Human Resources Generalist role!

Achilles Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.