HR Generalist

Quanex is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Houston, Texas.
The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day human resources operations across the employee lifecycle. This position partners closely with hiring managers and employees to deliver effective recruiting, onboarding, compliance, payroll, and HR administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary and bonus potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education

What’s attractive about the Human Resource Generalist position?

• Collaborative and supportive HR team environment
• Opportunity to contribute across the full HR lifecycle
• Exposure to compliance, payroll, and strategic HR initiatives

What Success Looks Like:

• Identify and deliver solutions to support decisions related to talent, employee relations, recruitment, and compensation.
• Collaborate with team members to communicate and implement HR strategies.
• Assist with employee training, develop initiatives including research, organizing and conducting training programs of various topics.
• Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting efforts and ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of multiple federal, state and local regulations to ensure compliance.
• Possess initiative to improve processes and have a customer service-orientated mindset.
• Handle bi‑weekly payroll duties, including data validation, coordination with payroll partners, and issue resolution
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and integrity

What You Bring:

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist or similar HR experience
• PHR/HRCI Certification preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required
• Working knowledge of HR compliance, payroll processes, and employee lifecycle management
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills

 The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. The salary range will vary based on experience.  ​

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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Qualifications Skills Preferred Communication Expert Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Experience Preferred Human Resources Equal Opportunity Employer
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