Human Resources Generalist

Reyes Automotive Group•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides full-cycle HR support to assigned locations and/or customer groups across recruiting, hiring, onboarding, benefits, policy administration, HR systems, leave administration, compliance, employee relations and communications, offboarding, and HR projects and initiatives. The role serves as a primary HR contact for internal and external customers and supports leaders and employees with HR questions, workplace matters, and company policies. This is an onsite, full-time role with a flexible Monday-through-Friday schedule. The position is exempt, has no direct reports, and reports to the HR Manager. The Generalist maintains employee records and HR system data, supports staffing and onboarding, administers leave and offboarding processes, and helps ensure compliance with employment laws and reporting requirements. The role also contributes to retention and engagement initiatives, employee communications, audits, process documentation, and continuous improvement. Work is split between desk-based computer and office-equipment tasks and time on the production floor. The employee must follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of related experience as an HR Generalist in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and federal and state employment laws.
Experience supporting multiple HR functional areas.
Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and functional areas, including recruiting, leaves of absence, and benefits.
Understanding of current federal, state, and local employment laws.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and in email and web-browser applications.
Proficiency with HRIS, time and attendance/payroll systems, ATS, and LMS.
Strong analytical, planning, critical-thinking, organizational, and prioritization skills, with an orientation toward continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence and to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English, with effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to build relationships across organizational levels and cultures, provide candid feedback, and coach and influence employees and managers.
Ability to manage multiple projects and daily HR matters, follow through until issues are resolved, and deliver results as committed.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make appropriate decisions while handling varied demands and situations.
Professional presence, high ethical standards, and ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Ability to work extended hours across multiple shifts, including some weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to lift 25 pounds individually and team lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the manufacturing industry.
PHR certification.
Paylocity experience.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main HR point of contact for internal and external HR customers and provide excellent customer service.
Monitor and update weekly manning charts for open positions.
Support recruiting and hiring for assigned searches using HRIS/ATS capabilities and available resources.
Conduct new-hire orientation and coordinate onboarding.
Manage the conversion process for temporary team members.
Conduct timely and accurate offboarding in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements, including exit interviews for voluntary separations.
Maintain accurate and current hard-copy and electronic team-member records.
Review hourly employees’ timecards for accuracy and timely closure.
Complete assigned transactions in HR systems, including HRIS, time and attendance/payroll, ATS, and LMS, while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Assist employees with questions about policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and HR self-service systems.
Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, PTO/sick, and personal leave.
Support retention and engagement initiatives and plan and coordinate employee events as needed.
Assist with employee communications using available systems and tools.
Advise leaders on employee matters and organizational policies and procedures, including performance and disciplinary matters.
Maintain knowledge of applicable legal requirements and government reporting regulations and help ensure compliance.
Facilitate resolution of day-to-day HR matters, assist with complaint investigations, and propose recommendations that support fair and consistent treatment.
Develop subject-matter expertise in assigned areas and cross-train other team members as needed.
Develop and maintain standard work instructions and provide input on HR process improvements.
Assist with assigned HR programs, initiatives, and projects.
Model adherence to company policies, including 5S and safety protocols.
Assist with external HR-related audits.
Perform other related duties as assigned.