Human Resource Generalist
Position Title: Human Resource Generalist
Location: Dallas / Fort Worth - Ft Worth, TX 76155
Position Type: Full Time
Description:
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The HR Generalist role is responsible for administering employee leave program, and employee accommodation process. This role will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while providing exceptional customer service. In addition, will serve as back-up for employee onboarding and manage all terminations according to state guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Interpret and administer leave programs in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local employment laws (Workers Comp, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, STD, LTD, etc.).
- Serve as the primary HR liaison for employees, managers, and vendors throughout the leave lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain SOP’s, workflows, decision trees, manager guides, employee FAQ’s and process documentation.
- Maintain close contact with employees and keep managers informed about leave status and the expected return to work dates, extensions and accommodations.
- Facilitate the return-to-work process for employees returning from FML, workers comp or other leaves.
- Manage employee benefits while on leave and administer COBRA as needed.
- Manage union leaves according to CBA and company guidelines.
- Back-up for new hire onboarding as needed.
- Manage all company terminations – documentation, systems process, and COBRA.
- Will work with the benefits department on projects/ open enrollment as time permits.
- This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or sufficient relevant work experience in human resources.
Experience: 3 + years in managing leaves and accommodations. Strong knowledge of federal, state employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, and Military Leaves.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with HRIS systems.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of HRIS systems, proficient in Microsoft Office skills is required.
Certificates & Licenses: PHR certification preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment varies from office to job site to industrial locations
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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