HR Generalist – Benefits & Leave Unit
| Company | TDEM |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $30.37 – $30.37 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate with thirty (30) semester hours equivalent to one (1) year.
- General knowledge of HR management principles, HR core processes, and other federal or state HR-related regulations.
- Ability to apply Federal, State Laws, Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and agency guidance to a formal process.
- Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Skill in oral and written communication including active listening.
- Skill in using a computer.
- Skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing and organization.
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to create PowerPoint presentations and informative web content focused on HR topics.
- Ability to utilize TAMUS software systems.
- Ability to execute critical thinking when analyzing situations.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to maintain regular schedule of attendance.
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Benefits & Leave Unit with general administration to coordinate and guide TDEM management and agency employees on the basic process and completion of forms related to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Veteran’s Medical and Mental Health Care Leave.
- Assists with administrative paperwork processes, recordkeeping, case management and maintenance for Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Veteran’s Medical and Mental Health Care Leave, and other related duties as assigned.
- Assists with leave monitoring in Workday for Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Veterans’ Medical and Mental Health Care Leave.
- Provides administrative assistance, support and delivery of the business operations for the TDEM Human Resources Division (HRD) assisting with the Analytics & HR Initiatives Unit, Benefits & Leave Unit or Talent Management Unit.
- Responsible for direct assistance and support of the Benefits & Leave Unit.
- Performs HR support functions related to general data analysis, benefits, classification and compensation, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, organizational development, staffing, recruitment and agency initiatives.
- Assists with creating or maintaining desk aids, process flow charts, presentation slides, and other HR-related informational resources.
- Research and consults with senior HR staff on the interpretation and application of policy, protocols, processes and program requirements.
- Assists with data entry and updates for personnel actions, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assists with job descriptions and required updates.
- Assists with employment verifications.
- Assists with performance management.
- Assists HR staff members with special projects or assignments.
- Assists with the agency’s new hire orientation, processing, and onboarding and offboarding functions.
- Performs credential verifications, background screenings, reference checks, I-9 and verify documentation.
- Prepares and maintains employment records for accuracy and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Under supervision and guidance, analyze, develop, and propose solutions to issues by following procedures or applying policy.
- Contributes to divisional planning, developing, revising, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and forms.
- Provides technical assistance related to Workday or other commonly used applications and software.
- Reviews HR-related inquiries and routes to appropriate team members as needed.
- Provides support with conducting internal reviews of HR systems, HR data/reports, and related programs for accuracy and compliance.
- Track and maintain progress of assigned projects and tasks. Provide routine status updates.
- Assists in compiling and preparing reports related to HR activities and metrics.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
- Maintain regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule.
- Ability to travel up to 5%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
- Experience working for a state agency or institution of higher education.
- HR related experience, HR college course work or an HR certification.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software and PowerPoint.