Human Resource Generalist in Houston, Texas at Gulf Coast Community Services Association Inc
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary scope of this position is responsible for human resources programmatic and operational support to the agency. This individual serves as a point of contact to staff on issues related to human resources including staffing and recruitment, benefits and compensation administration, performance management, employee relations, training and development and HRIS, and works closely with the Human Resources Manager to ensure accurate, responsive, high-quality human resources support that employs the best practices and continuously raise the bar of excellence. The position has a broad range of responsibilities and considerable independence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and provide guidance/coaching to managers, supervisors and employees dealing with a diverse range of work-related issues (including but not limited to employee relations, labor relations, interpret personnel policies and procedures, and disciplinary action).
- Maintain training programs, including safety training, and management/supervisory training.
- Develop programs, procedures, and process to ensure compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, HIPPA, Texas Pay Day Laws etc.
- Facilitate the agency’s performance management and professional development process, including communications and timeline to all staff status of evaluations, and individual development plans.
- Maintain HRIS system (electronic and paper) to include inventory and maintenance of all employee files. Ensure files meet federal and state standards.
- Coordinate the agency’s recruiting process (including but not limited to initiating requisitions, reviewing job descriptions, posting & sourcing open positions, scheduling interviews, completing offers and the pre-employment processes).
- Investigate claims of serious health conditions to explore reasonable accommodations issues. Makes recommendations to the Human Resources Manager.
- Create, compile, manipulate and analyze data reports for external and internal purposes; enters or modifies data; writes queries and develops reports from HRIS, and supplies information to requestors as needed.
- Administer the agency’s benefit plan and compensation plan; explains benefit programs, provides written benefit materials, consults with employees, verifies benefit enrollment, and provides administrative support to Worker’s Compensation and Modified Work programs.
- Conduct monthly audits to ensure that all documentation is in compliance with federal, state, local and grant performance standards.
- Conduct exit interviews.
- Manage the Texas Workforce Commission unemployment process by providing requested documentation and participating in hearings.
- Investigate work-related injury claims, and makes recommendations using sound, rationale support.
- Visit the agency’s off-site locations to ensure the compliance of proper and necessary documentation maintenance.
- Ensures a safe and healthy environment for all agency staff.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
- This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL TRAITS/COMPENTENCIES
Essential traits for this position are as follows:
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and management.
- Must be results oriented.
- Must have superior organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to work independently or on teams in challenging work atmosphere.
- Must have an exceptional aptitude for attention to detail.
- Must be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Must be able to plan and complete tasks and assignments on-schedule with minimal supervision using appropriate judgment.
- Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment, discretion, maintain the confidentiality of all Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) stakeholders.
- Must be able to contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Must be able to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment.
- Must be able to treat people with respect and dignity; work with integrity and ethically uphold the Agency's mission and values.
The following educational/experiential, licensing/certifications, communication, and physical demands outlined below must be evident and met satisfactorily:
- Education/Experience
Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. PHR certification a plus. Minimum of three years progressively responsible experience. Any combination of experience & education which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities. Prior experience working with multiple departments, demonstrating the ability to manage sensitive, confidential information on a regular basis. Demonstrates good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, and Excel. Advanced experience in Excel is required. Demonstrates strong functional knowledge of a HRIS system (ADP is a plus). Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally. A proactive, self- starter with a high level of analytical skills. Detail oriented with strong organization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. Excellent judgment, proficiency in local, state, federal labor laws and performance standards and skill in conducting investigations.
- Communication
Must have the ability to read and comprehend intermediate to complex instructions. Able to write concise, logical, and grammatically correct written communication and the ability to write simple and clear correspondence. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary to interact with all levels of management, colleagues, and staff to ensure consistency and proper procedure implementation.
- Physical Demands
- Move about various locations to access office equipment.
- Observe details at close range.
- Move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Travel to and from assigned work locations.
- Reach overhead and to the floor; and
- Wear personal protective equipment, when necessary.
- Travel Requirements
- Attend job-related activities such as meetings, training, workshops, etc., both in and out of the service areas;
- Have reliable transportation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
GCCSA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. GCCSA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
In addition, GCCSA retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT
If requested, GCCSA will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
is required to stand and walk. Employee must be able to lift items from the floor up to 50 pounds, reach overhead and to the floor
The work environment is that which is typical of a classroom setting. The noise level in the environment is usually very loud and noisy.