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HR Generalist / Payroll Coordinator (Bilingual)

The Archetype Strategy, Dallas, TX, United States


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

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