About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees across four core areas: benefits administration, learning and development programs, employee relations, and payroll support. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience. As a key first initiative, this role will play an active part in the organization's transition to a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR leadership, IT, and vendors to support the implementation and rollout of the new HRIS platform
- Assist in data migration, system configuration, and testing to ensure accuracy and functionality
- Help develop and deliver end-user training to ensure a smooth adoption across the organization
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers during the transition period, troubleshooting issues and answering questions
- Contribute to the documentation of new processes and workflows within the system
- Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, voluntary and retirement plans
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and resolve issues with benefits providers
- Coordinate open enrollment processes, ensuring employees have the information and support needed to make informed decisions
- Monitor benefits utilization and make recommendations to leadership for program improvements and other employee perks
- Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs that support employee growth and organizational goals
- Partner with managers to identify skills gaps and develop targeted learning solutions
- Manage the onboarding experience to ensure new hires are set up for success
- Maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives using data and employee feedback
- Act as a trusted resource for employees navigating workplace concerns, conflicts, or policy questions
- Conduct fair and thorough investigations into employee complaints or misconduct
- Advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations in line with company policy and employment law
- Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture through proactive engagement and communication
- Serve as a backup to the primary payroll administrator, processing payroll accurately and on time when needed
- Assist with payroll data entry, timesheet audits, and reconciliation as required
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all payroll records
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4+ years of HR experience, with exposure to system analytics, benefits, training, employee relations, and payroll
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and payroll regulations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
- High attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll and benefits data
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Rippling or similar)
- Experience designing or facilitating employee training programs
- Active participation in HRIS deployment or system migration projects
- Prior experience serving as a payroll backup or administrator
- Background in the oil & gas or energy industry
- Discretion and confidentiality – handles sensitive employee and payroll information with the utmost professionalism and integrity
- Attention to detail – maintains accuracy and thoroughness when managing benefits data, payroll records, and employee information
- Communication – clearly conveys information to employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing
- Employee advocacy – balances the needs of the organization while genuinely supporting employee wellbeing and experience
- Organizational skills – manages multiple priorities and deadlines across benefits, training, payroll, and employee relations simultaneously
- This position is primarily sedentary, with regular requirements to communicate verbally and listen.
- The employee will frequently need to stand, walk, handle objects with their hands, and reach with their arms.
- Close visual acuity is required to view a computer screen, read, transcribe, and analyze data.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be necessary.
- Sufficient manual dexterity is needed to operate a computer keyboard and related equipment.
Skills
- HRIS implementation
- Data migration
- System configuration
- Testing
- End-user training
- Benefits administration
- Learning and development program design
- Employee relations
- Payroll support
- System analytics
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Discretion
- Confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Employee advocacy
- Organizational skills
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- In Office
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years of HR experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Base Salary
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- 100% Employer covered health insurance premiums
- 401K with 4% employer match
About the Company
- Formentera Operations LLC is the operator for Formentera Partners, which is an energy focused, private equity strategy founded by Bryan Sheffield, Blake London, and Paul Treadwell in 2020, based in Austin, Texas. Formentera responsibly acquires and optimizes producing oil and gas assets in onshore United States basins.
- Formentera is intentional and deliberate in cultivating our culture. We seek people who are not only exceptional within their own skills and aptitudes, but who also care deeply about supporting each other’s growth and embracing the value that diverse teams, ideas and opinions create. Operating with integrity and treating each other well at all times are foundational pillars at Formentera.
Equal Opportunity
- Formentera provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law where we employ. Formentera will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
