HR Generalist

Flex•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist is based in Austin and reports to Brittany Armendariz. The role implements HR programs and supports business clients on people-related matters to support business growth and profitability. It advises managers on talent, employee engagement, workforce planning, policies, legal awareness, and organizational change; manages employee lifecycle activities; supports recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and local HR programs; and contributes to site and corporate initiatives, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in a Human Resources-related function.
Typically 3–5 years of Human Resources or related experience.
Advanced experience and skills in assigned HR functions.
Advanced or thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, from production associates through executives.

Responsibilities

Partner with managers on HR strategies and actions, including identifying current and future talent needs, recruiting diverse talent, and talent development.
Advise site management on talent matters, employee engagement, workforce planning, data trends, potential actions, employee policies, and programs.
Assess management capabilities and business development opportunities; provide feedback and mentor managers.
Guide diversity, equality, and inclusion activities to support a safe and inclusive work environment.
Participate as an agile member of site and corporate projects, teams, and process-improvement efforts.
Support Flex culture, ways of working, and business expertise; guide managers through culture-related change management.
Advise hiring managers on human resources trends, labor laws, and HR policies.
Manage employee lifecycle activities with managers and employees, including onboarding, orientation, annual reflection, merit, separations, and exits.
Develop local recruitment programs and budgets; maintain contact networks and coordinate participation in job fairs, schools, and organizations.
Counsel management on policy interpretation and legal awareness; advise on and investigate policy or local labor-law violations; help resolve employee relations issues.
Develop programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention of critical-skill employees while minimizing liability exposure.
Prepare, maintain, and communicate records required by law, local governing bodies, or internal departments.
Partner with Total Rewards on compensation and benefits programs; administer local benefits and ensure regulatory compliance and reporting.
Support local implementation of global HR Centers of Excellence initiatives.
Communicate and educate employees on site programs, participate in program design and postmortem reviews, and lead programs benefiting the site.
Participate in or manage employee sustainability initiatives and events, and support local sustainability events.
Respond to customer complaints, employee issues, and regulatory agency inquiries.