HR Generalist
Description:
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The City of Seabrook is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources Department. Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist will perform a variety of technical and analytical support tasks in recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, and other personnel-related functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
Administer benefits such as life, health, dental, disability, and vision, including annual open enrollment.
Coordinate leave of absences, including FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation.
Maintain accurate and organized electronic filing systems.
Conduct onboarding and orientation for new hires.
Balance and process monthly benefit invoices.
Assist departments with recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt personnel.
Manage the performance review program for compliance and equity.
Assist in training and development of City employees.
Support employees during the separation process.
Act as a liaison with insurance vendors to resolve complex issues.
Process Workers Compensation and Liability Claims.
Respond to inquiries about policies, procedures, and programs.
Assist in salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity.
Comply with retention schedules on personnel files.
Ensure payroll change information is accurately entered in a timely manner.
Prepare documentation for annual rerate of real and personal property, vehicle, mobile equipment, liability insurance.
Gather information for the workers' compensation annual audit.
Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
Respond to open records requests.
Serve as Secretary to the Civil Service Commission.
Coordinate special events as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local HR regulations.
Understanding of FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and related employment legislation.
Proficiency in HR principles, performance management, job analysis, recruitment, and training.
Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
Competency in HR-related software programs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to research and analyze various information.
Exercise sound professional judgment and decision-making.
Maintain confidentiality and establish positive working relationships.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The HR Director provides general instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work involves sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, and reaching with hands and arms.
Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision and auditory abilities required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed indoors in an office setting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Texas driver's license required.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience, preferably within municipal government; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.
Certification in a Human Resources-related field (e.g., PHR, SPHR, IPMA-HR, SHRM) preferred.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Experience with ERP/Incode systems preferred
Experience with Canva preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred and includes Bilingual Pay.
BENEFITS:
Health:
100% Contribution for employee medical/dental/vision
60% Dependent coverage
100% Paid Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
TMRS Retirement:
7% Employee contribution with 2:1 city matching funds,
5-year vesting
1x annual salary life insurance
Time Off Benefits:
1 Personal Day
2 Floating Holidays
10 Full Day Paid Holidays
2 Half Day Paid Holidays
9/80 Schedule Option Available
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