HR Generalist II

Southern Companies is looking for an experienced HR
Generalist II to serve as a key tactical HR partner across our multi -state
operations. You'll work with a high degree of independence while staying
closely connected to the HR Manager, handling the full scope of employee
relations, leave administration, benefits support, and compliance training for
teams across Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Louisiana.
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This is an onsite position based in Kilgore, TX, with
regular travel to Southern Companies locations. This isn't a siloed role, you
will be the first call for employees and managers alike, and your work, along
with the rest of the HR team will directly shape how people experience HR at
Southern.
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What you'll do <\/b>
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Employee Relations
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• First
  point of contact for ER matters
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• Document,
  investigate, and guide managers through performance issues
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• Issue
  warnings and PIPs with accuracy and care
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• Escalate
  sensitive matters with a clear written summary
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  Leave & Accommodations
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  • Administer
    FMLA, state leave, and personal leave programs
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  • Manage
    designation notices, tracking, and return -to -work
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  • Identify
    ADA obligations and support the interactive process
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  • Coordinate
    with managers on coverage and reinstatement
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    Benefits & Compliance
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    • Support
      HR team during enrollment, open enrollment, and mid -year changes
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    • Field
      benefit questions; escalate carrier -level issues
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    • Maintain
      documentation across federal, state, and company requirements
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      Training & Development
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      • Develop
        and coordinate compliance and policy training
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      • Track
        training completion and identify recurring gaps
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        General HR Operations
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        • Support
          onboarding, offboarding, HRIS, and HR projects
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          Requirements <\/h3>

          What you bring <\/b>
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> You have at least 4 years of progressive HR
          experience, not just time in the seat, but real ownership.
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> You know the difference between a situation you
          can handle and one that needs to go up the chain, and you act accordingly.
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> Multi -state experience is a must. You're
          comfortable applying federal law alongside the specific requirements of a state.
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> Experience handling complex ER matters from
          initial intake and documentation through disciplinary action with consistency,
          discretion, and sound judgment.
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> Hands -on experience administering leave programs
          and coordinating ADA accommodation processes, including documentation, notices,
          and the formal interactive process.
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> Comfortable working with an HR team to assist in
          fielding enrollment questions, supporting open enrollment, and coordinating
          with carriers, knowing when to resolve and when to escalate.
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          Education <\/b>
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business
          Administration, or related field — or an equivalent combination of education
          and experience.
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          · <\/span><\/span><\/span> PHR, SPHR, SHRM -CP, or SHRM -SCP certification is
          a plus.
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          Benefits <\/h3>

          Southern Companies takes care of the people who take care of our teams. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with employer paid and voluntary offerings designed to support your health, your family, and your future. <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance <\/span>
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          • Group Life Insurance <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Short -Term Disability <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Long -Term Disability <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • 401(k) Plan <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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