HR Generalist

Flex•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist will be based in Austin, Texas, and report to the Director of Human Resources Business Partner. The role implements HR programs and supports business clients on people matters to help drive business growth and profitability. The HR Generalist partners with site managers and employees throughout the employee life cycle, from recruiting and onboarding through engagement, employee relations, and separation. The role advises site management on talent matters, workforce planning, employee engagement, policies, and programs; coaches managers on culture and change management; leads diversity, equity, and inclusion activities; and supports local recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR initiatives. The position also communicates site programs and supports employee sustainability initiatives and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Human Resources-related function.
Typically 5–6 years of Human Resources or related experience.
Advanced experience across a diverse range of HR functions.
Knowledge of multiple HR processes and how they connect at the site level.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from production associates to executives.
Experience responding to employee issues, customer complaints, and regulatory agency inquiries.
Working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

Partner with managers on HR strategies and actions, including talent needs, recruiting approaches, and talent development.
Advise site management on employee engagement, workforce planning, data trends, employee policies, and programs.
Assess management capabilities, provide feedback, and coach managers on culture and change management.
Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities with leaders and employees.
Promote Flex culture, Ways of Working, and business expertise; participate in site and corporate projects, teams, and process improvement efforts.
Consult with managers on HR trends, labor laws, and HR policies; advise on policy interpretation and legal awareness.
Manage employee life cycle activities, including onboarding, new employee orientation, annual reviews, merit, separations, and exits.
Develop local recruitment programs and budgets, and build recruitment networks through job fairs, schools, and community organizations.
Investigate policy and labor law concerns and resolve employee relations issues appropriately.
Design programs to improve employee satisfaction, retain critical-skill employees, and minimize company liability exposure.
Partner with Total Rewards on compensation and benefits programs and administer local benefits in compliance with government regulations and reporting requirements.
Maintain and communicate records required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments.
Support HR Centers of Excellence in implementing global initiatives locally, including program design and post-implementation reviews.
Communicate site programs to employees and lead or support employee sustainability initiatives and events.