Sr. HR Generalist - FT - South Texas Health System

UHS • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides advanced HR support through varied, complex, and specialized assignments. The role serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees, supporting HR operations, compliance, HRIS administration, compensation administration, onboarding, employee development initiatives, workforce planning, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

The Senior HR Generalist coordinates the day-to-day activities of the HR Coordinator to support efficient HR operations, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service. The role maintains a strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, policies, and best practices, and serves as a subject matter expert on HR policies and procedures by providing guidance and interpretation to leaders and employees. It also maintains general knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, and employee benefits programs. The position requires agility, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making while supporting organizational goals and responding to evolving business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in a senior or lead Human Resources role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Strong HR generalist skills, including experience in recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and employment law.
• HRIS experience.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Working knowledge of employee relations principles, leave administration, and employee benefits programs.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, Wage and Hour regulations, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Civil Rights laws, and other employment regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, data management, reporting, and analytics.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and in email, spreadsheets, database entry, and office equipment such as a PC, copier, printer, and scanner.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of leaves of absence, FMLA, and workers’ compensation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Performance Management and Applicant Tracking systems is desired.
• HR certification (SHRM/HRCI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for complex and specialized Human Resources assignments.
• Partner with leaders and employees on HR operations, compliance, HRIS administration, compensation administration, onboarding, employee development, workforce planning, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the HR Coordinator.
• Support efficient HR operations, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR policies and procedures, providing guidance and interpretation to leaders and employees.
• Maintain knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, and employee benefits programs.
• Apply strategic thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making while supporting organizational goals and evolving business needs.
• Demonstrate service excellence, professionalism, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

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