Human Resources Generalist

ABOUT GOOD RANCHERS

Good Ranchers is a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer meat subscription company headquartered in Friendswood, TX. We deliver 100% American-sourced meat and seafood with the mission of bringing transparency and quality back to the American dinner table.

ROLE SUMMARY

At Good Ranchers, the

HR Generalist

is the operational backbone of the People team, owning the day-to-day execution of HR programs across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role handles onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS data integrity, compliance, and employee support. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role ideal for someone who wants broad exposure across the HR function in a scaling organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Lifecycle \& Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end onboarding for new hires, including offer letters, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and first-day setup
• Coordinate offboarding, exit interviews, and final pay processing
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee records in the HRIS

Benefits \& Payroll Support

• Administer benefits enrollment, changes, and open enrollment; serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate, timely processing and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile benefits invoices and support 401(k) administration and audits

Compliance \& Policy

• Maintain compliance with federal, Texas state, and multi-state employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, ACA)
• Keep the employee handbook and HR policies current; help roll out updates
• Maintain required postings, filings, and recordkeeping

Employee Relations \& Support

• Serve as a trusted, approachable first resource for employee questions and concerns
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to the Chief People Officer with documentation
• Support performance review cycles and manager training logistics

HR Operations \& Reporting

• Own HRIS data integrity; pull headcount, turnover, and other People metrics on request
• Continuously improve and document HR processes and workflows
• Support recruiting coordination (scheduling, candidate communication) as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5\+ years of HR generalist or coordinator experience, ideally in a high-growth or DTC/retail environment
• Working knowledge of federal and Texas employment law and HR compliance
• Hands-on HRIS/payroll experience (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, ADP, BambooHR)
• Strong organizational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification
• Multi-state HR experience
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, resource-lean, "wear many hats" culture

COMPENSATION

• Eligible for company benefits, including health, 401(k) with match, and employee product perks
• On-site based in Friendswood, TX