Fulltime - HR Generalist

Contract Length 12 months

The Human Resources Coordinator supports a designated portfolio of departments or divisions, providing strategic and operational guidance in talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and change management within a complex higher education environment. Working under the direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources, this role delivers a broad range of HR services, including recruitment, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and general HR operations, while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and compliance requirements.

Employment Status Full Time

Associate’s degree in human resources, business management, public administration or related field and three (3) years of progressive human resources experience.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, public administration, or related field and five (5) years of progressive human resources experience and three (3) of the five years must include demonstrated working experience with Texas public retirement systems, including Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), Employee Retirement System ( ERS ) and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ) regulations, as well as voluntary retirement plans.

Basic principles and procedures of public human resources administration.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Advanced data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to multi-task in multiple software applications and maintain a streamlined workflow in a faced-paced work environment.

Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.

Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.

Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.

Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.

Knowledge of human resources administration principles and practices.

Three (3) years of experience of demonstrated working experience with Texas public retirement systems, including Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), Employee Retirement System ( ERS ) and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ) regulations, as well as voluntary retirement plans.

Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and data accuracy.

Human Resources certifications ( PHR or SHRM ) are preferred.

Manage complex People & Talent projects and practices across the College.

Analyzes staffing trends, key metrics, and compliance requirements in partnership with the broader HR organization to develop and implement strategies for employee retention. turnover, exit survey results) to assist in workforce staffing and planning with clients.

Collaborates with hiring managers to assist with planning, organizing, and leading recruitment tasks and projects resulting in attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining diverse talent.

Contributes to the continuous improvement of People & Talent processes, policies and procedures.

Must serve as an expert and follow College policies and procedures to ensure compliance, while staying abreast of federal and state laws and regulations.

Report new hire and wage compliance to the Office of Attorney General – Child Support Division.

Perform salary calculations for recommended candidates for hire by compiling and analyzing previous employment history and utilizing College’s pay schedule.

Responsible for onboarding new hires by ensuring federal, state, and local documentation compliance.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have an associate’s degree or greater in human resources, business management, public administration or related field?

Do you have at least three (3) years of progressive human resources experience?

Do you have at least three (3) years of demonstrated working experience with Texas public retirement systems, including Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Optional Retirement Program (ORP), Employee Retirement System (ERS) and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) regulations, as well as voluntary retirement plans?

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