HR Generalist I

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

General Summary

The Human Resources Generalist I is responsible for all clerical functions for the HR Dept. Facilitates the onboarding process for all new employees, utilizes HR reports for compliance and reporting, and provides administrative support to human resources functions as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Requests, collects and reviews all new hire paperwork for accuracy and completion.
2. Responsible for checking and coordinating new employee references and background clearances.
3. Makes job offers to applicants and conducts and schedules all activities associated with necessary clearances (background checks, Tuberculosis screenings, pre-employment physicals, etc.).
4. Maintains and manages on-boarding, vacancies and designation tracker spreadsheets for applicant status.
5. Enters HR related data into software applications as required (e.g. HRM, ChildPlus, etc.)
6. Responsible for uploading and mapping employee [1] designations into appropriate software and location; forwarding to appropriate departments.
7. Conduct monthly employee reports for off-training status, disciplinary status, performance appraisals and provide reminders to supervisors.
8. Conducts new hire surveys (after 2 weeks of hire) and exit interviews for all voluntary terminations.
9. Assists the HR Manager/Director by facilitating the Personnel Committee for Policy Council and providing the Personnel Report to the Policy Council and/or Board of Directors at their monthly meetings.
10. Assists the HR Manager/Director with collecting unemployment hearing documents, submitting necessary documents, and sitting in on Texas Workforce Commission unemployment hearings as necessary.
11. Complies with Agency Confidentiality Policy.
12. Provide support to HR staff as needed.

Experience

Required

A minimum of three (3) years data entry experience in HR.

Preferred

Five years of HR experience.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Associate degree in Human Resource Administration, or a related field

Skills

Required

Proficient in current computer applications in Word, Excel, Google Docs, and PowerPoint

Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to maintain composure and efficiency under the pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements

If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.

Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, talking for up to eight (8) hours a day. Must be able to work on a computer for a minimum of 6 hours a day. Must have good vision. Must be able to lift twenty (30) pounds. Lifting will be primarily confined to occasional on premises lifting of boxes of office supplies and minor office equipment. Non-physical demands include performing multiple tasks simultaneously, the ability to meet multiple deadlines, judgment decisions and working closely with others as part of a team. Successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug test and motor vehicle records check. Must be able to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Schedules may vary based on business needs.