Human Resources Generalist

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist proactively provides a full spectrum of Human Resources guidance and counsel to assigned customer departments to include support in the areas of selection & hiring, employee benefits, policy interpretation, performance management and progressive discipline, and other HR programs. Serves as process owner and subject matter expert in specific HR areas such as: risk and safety programming, employee recognition, HRIS systems, or other areas as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in a human resources role.
• Associate’s degree or higher in an applicable field.
• Knowledge of appropriate software systems, including Microsoft Office applications and human resources specific systems (employee data management, applicant tracking tools).
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, equipment, and business letter writing.
• Knowledge of the organization, procedures, and operating details of the Human Resources Division.
• Knowledge of Human Resources principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and rules.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and outside agencies.
• Skill in communication and customer service.
• Skill in strategic thinking.
• Skill in analysis of complex issues, including both qualitative and quantitative.
• Skill in judgment.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality.
• Skill in problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal Human Resources experience is strongly desired.
• Professional certification is desired (HRCI, SHRM, PRIMA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact point for all HR questions, issues, and projects for assigned customer departments, including recruiting, selection, hiring, onboarding, policy interpretation, time and attendance, payroll guidance, workers' compensation claims, performance management, progressive discipline, and employee separation processes.
• Participate in employee orientation sessions.
• Provide and receive support and cross-training to other HR team members on areas of expertise.
• Contribute to other projects, assignments, and processes as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree