HR Generalist - Nightshift

Under the direction of the HR Director, the HR Generalist supports the employee performance, relations, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, leave of absence, and other related HR functions for all Texas Family Care Network (TFCN) employees.

Employee Relations

Handles routine employee relations questions and concerns that arise related to HR policies, practices, disciplinary matters, performance evaluation, etc.

Investigates problems such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, employee complaints, and compliance concerns. Articulates clearly policies and procedures, and decisions.

Supports payroll, including new hires, terminations, and workflows in the HRIS. Supports the organization’s new hire benefit enrollment process.

Assists HR Director and Pressley Ridge Benefits and Leave Manager with annual open enrollment process and any related benefit matters during the year.

Manages the organization’s unemployment compensation claims and appeals process, completing all required forms, filing appeals as necessary, and representing TFCN as spokesperson at Unemployment Compensation appeal hearings.

Provides programs with feedback, support, and analysis for various HR topics. Conducts surveys as requested.

Is responsible for completing tasks, projects, and assignments in furtherance of the organization’s strategic goals and to ensure HR best practices.

Assists the HR Director in responding to various governmental and provider surveys detailing workforce characteristics and/or demographics.

Answers routine questions about HR topics from supervisors and employees.

In partnership with the Pressley Ridge and TFCN HR teams, develops and facilitates training to program directors, supervisors, and employees on HR topics as assigned. Coordinates with others on recommended training needs.

Risk Management and Safety

Ensures that work is compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, as well as internal organization policy.

Ensures compliance with employee files, including but not limited to, driver’s licenses, auto insurance, clearances, etc.

Advises and assists leadership on employee developmental, disciplinary action and corrective action plans.

Collaborates with management and administrative staff as needed.

Coordinates efforts with TFCN’s and Pressley Ridge’s internal training departments and trains program/department leadership on Human Resource related topics, procedures, etc.

Continues to seek out and receive education within the HR field by regularly attending webinars, conferences, work groups, etc.

Completes all required paperwork that is legible, accurate and uses professional language, and meets deadlines.

Maintains data within the HRIS and other HR systems or tracking. Confirms accuracy of all data entered and ensures information is available on a timely basis.

Supervision

Receives supervision.

Receives supervision from and actively communicates with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.

specifically but not limited to HR staff meetings.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Requires a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and auto insurance required.

Requires three (3) years of experience in a Human Resources Department with responsibility for employee relations and application of employment laws.

Requires the ability to travel, both locally by car and nationally by air, as needed to attend meetings, trainings, conferences and events.

Requires the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Child Abuse Clearances

This position requires operating a keypad device 75% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day. Travel is required approximately four (4) times per month but can vary and works in weather conditions about 25% of the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Continually need to concentrate, handle distractions, and a diversity of problems.

Environmental factors require this position offices and various TFCN locations/ program inclusive of schools and residential settings.

Travel, including driving and flying, local and overnight, to various programs/ regions is expected on an as-needed basis to fulfill the duties/ responsibilities of the position.

Traditional office hours with flexibility to meet department and employee/ program needs.

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Experience in a Human Resources Department with responsibility for employee relations and application of employment laws.

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