Human Resources Representative

Human Resources Representative

Position: Human Resources Representative

FLSA Designation: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Azle, TX

POSITION PURPOSE:

The HR Representative serves as a resource for all Tri-County Electric teammates by supporting a positive, engaged, and compliant workplace. This role partners with leadership to model and reinforce the Cooperative's Essential Attributes, contributing to a healthy work culture and the overall success of the organization.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Responsibilities - The HR Representative is a business partner-leveraging HR expertise while building trust across the organization. Responsibilities may span multiple functional areas and may expand as the Cooperative and this individual grows.

Key areas of support include:

• Payroll & Benefits – Payroll processing, time systems, benefit enrollment and administration (health, dental, vision, pension, 401k), vendor coordination, compliance.
• Talent Acquisition – Recruiting, position benchmarking, job postings, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Employee Relations – Coaching employees and supervisors, promoting a safe and positive culture, applying policies consistently.
• Performance & Training – Supporting performance reviews, improvement plans, management coaching, and quarterly training.
• Policy & Compliance – Policy research, handbook updates, DOT and non-DOT testing, legal coordination, safety benchmarking, and adherence to federal/state laws.
• Administration – Budget support, compensation studies, benchmarking, and employee education opportunities.

This position exists to help the VP, Human Resources & Safety advance the Cooperative's mission: delivering safe and reliable power to members at the lowest possible cost by modeling Essential Attributes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Model and coach the Essential Attributes: Collaborative, Humble, Resilient, Engaged, Trustworthy, Empathic, Responsible, Reliable, Communicative, Coachable.
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll and benefits processes.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Promote positive employee relations and consistent policy application.
• Support performance management and training programs.
• Maintain compliance with all employment laws and Cooperative policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required; equivalent combination of relevant experience and certifications (e.g., SHRM) may be considered in lieu of some education requirements.

· Technology: Above average in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) and adaptable to HR systems.

· Skills: Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to adjust style to different audiences; intellectual curiosity; growth mindset with openness to feedback.

· Work Environment: Primarily office-based with extended periods of computer work and occasional movement throughout facilities, including driving to Tri County Electric Offices as applicable.

WHY JOIN TCEC

Tri-County Electric Cooperative is guided by ten Essential Attributes that define how we lead, collaborate, and serve with integrity, accountability, and trust. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting reliable electric service for the communities we serve.

This job description is intended to identify the essential functions of a position and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management as needed. TCEC reserves the right to revise or modify the job description as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.