HR Generalist I/II - Employee Relations Advisor

City of College Station•College Station, TX

About The Position

The Employee Relations Advisor works under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager and provides professional guidance and strategic support, in collaboration with HR managers, to department leaders. The role focuses on employee relations, workplace conduct, performance management, policy interpretation, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. The advisor supports managers and employees with HR matters, helps resolve workplace concerns, conducts investigations, and promotes a positive, productive, and legally compliant work environment. The position partners with supervisors and managers, collaborates with City leadership and the HR team, and leads or supports training and employee relations case management. It also maintains case documentation and analyzes case data to identify trends and support informed decisions and continuous improvement. The posting describes requirements for HR Generalist I and HR Generalist II. Hiring salary ranges are $63,462–$72,981 for HR Generalist I and $67,892–$78,076 for HR Generalist II. Full salary ranges are $63,462–$95,166 for HR Generalist I and $67,862–$101,839 for HR Generalist II.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, and three years of professional HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (HR Generalist I minimum).
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Experience with employee relations matters, investigations, and the corrective action process.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate difficult or sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
For HR Generalist II: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and five years of progressive experience in employee relations, investigations, and employment law, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For HR Generalist II: Experience providing independent guidance on workplace issues.
For HR Generalist II: Advanced skills in policy development, manager coaching, thorough investigations, and using data and trends to proactively support a positive and compliant work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and five or more years of professional HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred qualification).
Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or IPMA-CP.
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution training.

Responsibilities

Partner with supervisors and managers to provide employee relations guidance, coaching, education, and strategic recommendations on workplace issues, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and equal employment opportunity compliance.
Oversee corrective action and compliance, ensuring consistent documentation and adherence to City policies and legal requirements; collaborate with the legal team as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices to advise management about changes and risks.
Research, respond to, and support the resolution of employment-related claims, unemployment claims (TWC), grievances, and inquiries, ensuring timely communication and collaboration with department leaders.
Collaborate with City leadership and the HR Director to develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures, including overseeing Employee Handbook revisions.
Collaborate with the HR team and leadership to steward the performance review process and coach and train supervisors on expectations, documentation, and employee development strategies.
Lead or support training and development as a subject matter expert, including supervisory training, department presentations, new leader onboarding, and workplace education sessions.
Conduct or support thorough investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace complaints; prepare investigative documentation and recommend appropriate outcomes.
Maintain organized employee relations case files, track cases and follow-up, and analyze data to report statistics and identify trends.
Perform other related duties as assigned.