JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for assisting in daily administration of a full range of human resources functions including but not limited to recruitment and onboarding, FMLA leave administration, Workers compensation and assisting with special requests with human resource matters. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources and Human Relations or a related field Preferred. Two plus years’ experience in Human Resource field preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

1. Must be bondable.
2. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
3. SHRM Certification Preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
2. Self motivated.
3. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisors and other personnel.
4. Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
5. Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Access, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
6. Skills coordinating and managing multiple projects and/or assignments.
7. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all work related matters, personnel records and other information.
8. Knowledge of principals, theories and practices of the various functions of Human Resources.
9. Knowledge of significate federal, state and local laws pertaining to Human Resources.
10. Skill in fact-finding, preparing reports, graphs and spreadsheets.
11. Skill in preforming analysis on a wide variety of HR related issues.
12. Must be able to clearly communicate with customers.
13. Must be able to resolve conflicts.
14. Must be able to express empathy.
15. Must believe in the concept of serving others before self.

REASONING ABILITY

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Comprehensive ability to disseminate information quickly and perform tasks under pressure with short deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Primarily office environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all work related matters, personnel records and other information.
2. Administer the FMLA leave program.
3. Conduct exit interviews.
4. Monitors documents, procedures and policies for compliance with Federal, State and Town policies and practices: maintains HR records and confidential employee personnel files, and assures compliance with State and Federal regulations.
5. Coordinates onboarding process of new employees, including pre-employment requirements, new hire orientation and ensures delivery of required compliance training.
6. Works closely with Finance to ensure accurate benefit deductions and record keeping.
7. Assist in managing worker’s compensation claims, submission of required information and forms, and coordinates leave and procedures in compliance with Federal and State employment laws.
8. Plans and coordinates the recruitment and selection process; monitors hiring process to assure adherence to HR policies; coordinates interview process, including coordination with hiring managers, testing and selection process.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.