Human Resources Generalist

Campus Living Villages•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping to plan and administer important people initiatives, such as recruiting/staffing, payroll, compensation, benefits and leave administration (FMLA, Workers’ Comp, ADA).

Requirements

4-7 years of experience in an HR Generalist role with an emphasis on payroll processing and benefits administration
Broad understanding of core HR disciplines, including HR administration, medical leave administration, recruiting, payroll and more
Experience responding to unemployment claims (multi-state)
Knowledge of payroll platforms, such as ADP Workforce Now (Essential)
Ability to use ADP or similar human resources management system (Essential)
Strong working knowledge of payroll practices and basic employment law covering the States in which CLV is an employer (Essential)
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate successfully in a range of situations: o Collaborating with colleagues o Advising managers and employees
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
Adaptable to ever-changing priorities; nimble
Accountability/Dependability
Adaptability
Communication
Cultural Effectiveness (Diversity & Inclusion / Respect in the Workplace)
Customer Focus
Ethics/Integrity
Job Expertise/Knowledge
Problem Solving/Conflict Management
Relationship Management
Teambuilding/Teamwork
Time Management/Project Management

Nice To Haves

HR Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Serve as primary payroll administrator, including but not limited to working with people managers to reconcile electronic timecards before the transmittal period, processing payroll, distributing hard-copy payroll checks to the villages prior to payday.
Partners closely with the Director of Human Resources to prepare and distribute HR and/or payroll-related reports as necessary
Maintain record retention of payroll and related reports in accordance with retention requirements
BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION
Interprets and administers paid/unpaid leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, Workers’ Comp, etc.)
Coordinates and organizes all leave applications and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed; coordinates various types of medical-related leave
Processes FMLA applications and guides employees on the FMLA process; tracks FMLA hours in payroll system when applicable.
Responds to employee requests for reasonable accommodations under the ADA; facilities reasonable accommodations as approved
Works closely with staff to ensure that all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review. Maintains appropriate contact with all associates on leave and coordinates all aspects of return to work for associates on leave
Partners closely with the Director of Human Resources on all leave cases and workers’ compensation claims, return to work modifications, etc.
Partners closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure unemployment claims are processed within prescribed timeframe and per state law requirements
RECRUITING AND ONBOARDING
Serve as back-up to the Director of Human Resources with ordering criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screenings; track status and communicate findings
Monitors the completion of onboarding documents and provides the Director of Human Resources with a daily I9 status update.
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
Assists in maintenance of employee files and records in electronic and paper form
Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database as needed
Provide support with special HR projects, employee engagement and employee/company events
Coordinates work orders with building management to secure office and parking passes for corporate employees.
Related HR duties as assigned
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Works closely with the Director of Human Resources to monitor internal processes to ensure compliance with prevailing multi-state, local and federal legislation pertaining to payroll, taxes, safety and health, equality, employment, and privacy.
Supports the Director of Human Resources with documenting and updating all HR related processes and SOPs.
Assists the Director of Human Resources with the completion of internal audits
CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Be a role model at all times for the CREATE values
Contribute to a collaborative work environment by supporting and building strong relationships with business partners and teams
Contribute to Regional and Group HR projects and initiatives