Human Resources Generalist

This position provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support across all Human Resources functions. This position plays a vital role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, HR compliance, and employee communications while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support for all Human Resources functions.
• Maintain employee personnel files to ensure all legally required documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Post open positions internally and externally using appropriate recruiting platforms and maintain relationships with recruitment sources.
• Process, route, and maintain resumes, employment applications, and other hiring documentation for applicants, new hires, and terminated employees.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment, interview, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-employment background checks and employment verification.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and assist with onboarding and training activities.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinate with department staff to create quarterly agency newsletter.
• Manage job postings and applicant tracking within Jobvite and Exponent databases.
• Assist with interpreting and explaining HR policies and procedures to employees while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist other departments with preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The specific qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two (3) years of Human Resources experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred. 
• Experience supporting employees and managers at all organizational levels preferred.
• Experience handling confidential employee information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Valid Texas Driver's License required.  Must provide proof of current automobile liability insurance.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems, preferably Jobvite and Exponent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence, and HR documentation accurately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify and support the staffing needs of hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.