Human Resources Generalist I

Williamson County • Georgetown: 100 Wilco Way, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing HR services including hiring, administering pay/leave, and enforcing Williamson County policies and procedures. This role involves developing strong working relationships with supported departments, guiding managers and employees through workforce questions and concerns, and assisting employees with changes, retirement, and employment separation processes. The position also administers talent acquisition processes, partners with payroll on employment records and timekeeping, builds new employee records in the HRIS, and processes employee files. Additionally, it involves processing FMLA requests, responding to unemployment claims, maintaining communication with departments regarding worker's compensation, assisting with open enrollment, and serving on cross-functional HR teams for organizational improvement. The role requires utilizing job analysis information, preparing job descriptions, and complying with all federal, state, and local employment laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of related Human Resources experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of employee relations and employment laws
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license (Required within thirty (30) days of employment)

Nice To Haves

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or The Society for Human Resources Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• Working knowledge of Workday, UKG/Kronos, and/or Laserfiche
• Prior experience working as an HR Generalist
• Prior experience working in a public sector environment

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with supported departments
• Guides managers and employees through workforce questions/concerns
• Assist employees with changes, retirement, and employment separation processes
• Administers talent acquisition processes to include open requisitions, posting vacancies, processing applicants, coordination of pre-employment testing, and on-boarding
• Partners with payroll on employment records and timekeeping issues
• Builds new employee record in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and approves workflow entries submitted by department liaison ensuring adherence to compensation policies
• Participates in on-going implementations and testing of HRIS enhancements
• Processes and maintains all employee files in an electronic document repository system
• Processes Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests and required documentation to ensure compliance with county policy and FMLA law
• Responds to Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) unemployment claims
• Maintains communication with assigned departments and Risk Management regarding Worker’s Compensation claims and return to work status
• Assist with annual open enrollment including enrollment assistance and wellness fair
• Serves on cross-functional HR team and projects for the improvement of the organization
• Utilizes job analysis questionnaire information for positions and prepares job descriptions
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to employment
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Benefits

• The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level