HR Generalist (ADA Consultant)

at  Houston Methodist

NOTES -

• This is a non-benefit eligible position that will work up to 20 hours per week.
• After completing department training, this position will work 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
• Candidates with prior experience with reasonable accommodations, or related HR discipline assisting employees/applicants with accommodation request, benefits administration, and/or vocational coaching with those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
  At Houston Methodist, this HR Generalist (ADA Consultant) position will engage in the interactive process with colleagues, applicants and leaders when a colleague or applicant requests a workplace accommodation to perform the essential functions or to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, maternity/paternity related condition, or sincerely held religious belief. This position recommends solutions to support requests for accommodations, tracks and follows all assigned cases to closure to deliver high quality HR services.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two years of human resources or related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all applicants, HM leaders and staff, physicians and co-workers
• Ability to interact and partner with client groups to achieve positive results for the organization
• Knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources to accomplish multiple tasks with high priority
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and multiple tasks
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
• Ability to collect, interpret and analyze data

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides routine advisement to managers on employee relations issues of low to moderate complexity. Fields initial employee concerns and works towards resolution, consulting with other HR colleagues on conflict resolution of a more complex nature.
• Contributes towards improving department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement, using peer-to-peer accountability.
• Communicates and works collaboratively regularly with HR specialty groups (i.e., Payroll, Benefits, etc.) to ensure consistency of information.
• Assists management with assessment of performance improvement needs and the development of associated action plans.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements people strategies in collaboration with human resources specialists, HR management, and operations leadership to support business objectives.
• Participates in client activities to build knowledge of the operational objectives and the culture of assigned workgroups. Attends client department meetings to give HR updates and receive updates on operational changes.
• Assists with workforce planning activities, such as working with client groups to identify staffing challenges. Supports recruitment initiatives as directed.
• Assists with education sessions for employees and leadership, such as new employee orientation. May deliver presentations on basic topics to employees and/or managers.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interprets human resources policy and procedures to employees and managers. Makes recommendations to colleagues, human resources specialists, and management on identified opportunities for policy, procedure, and process improvement.
• Conducts investigations under general supervision for employee complaints, disputes, or concerns. Documents all related issues with guidance from HR management, and maintains appropriate records.
• Conducts data collection activities; generates and provides basic analysis to reports; and assists client groups with improvements to respective HR metrics.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Educates management on compensation policy and recommendations to gain acceptance and understanding. Assists management in the decision making process of salary adjustments and salary discrepancies and assists in the job evaluation process.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in change management initiatives as instructed or required for client group.
• Seeks opportunities to identify self-developmental needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.