Human Resources Generalist

at  Texas Southmost College

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist acts as the first point of contact to the employee population within their area of responsibility. This role will provide direct support in the areas of employee relations, performance management, recruiting and selection, compensation/benefits administration, and employee training/development. The HR Generalist will play an important role in the day to day administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist will deliver high quality HR / Customer services and help execute the institution’s overall HR strategies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and an understanding of information technology and relational database applications.
• Ability to grasp concepts and procedures quickly.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision.
• Strong judgment, decisiveness, interpersonal skills to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Cooperation team player in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented collaborative team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
• One (1) to three (3) years of direct experience in Human Resources (e.g. Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training, Process Improvement, Process Implementation, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, etc.) and or three (3) years of experience in recruitment to include applicant tracking recruitment metrics, interviewing and selection, sourcing and job board management.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related fields from an accredited university.
• Experience working with Colleague (HRIS) and PeopleAdmin.
• Five (5) years of direct experience in Human Resources (e.g. Benefits and Compensation, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training, Process Improvement, Process Implementation, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, FMLA, ADA, Recruitment, and Compensation).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Posting Detail Information

TRANSCRIPTS (UNOFFICIAL) ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS WITH AN EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT (FACULTY/STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE).

Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.
You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District’s Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: cristina.garcia@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.

• Works directly with recruitment, in the areas of publishing vacancies, on boarding, HRIS employee setup, and new hire orientations.
• Works closely with the payroll department to process new hires, separations, pay rates adjustments, transfers of staff, demotions, supplemental stipends, faculty substitute pay, and other benefits using the college’s administrative enterprise software systems.
• Serves as administrator for the college’s benefit plans to include enrollment (adds), deletion (drops), and information updates for all eligible employees.
• Conduct exit interviews, compiles data, develops and maintains metrics for operational analysis
• Initiates, maintains and updates employee files and other relevant information in HR systems.
• Compiles, analyzes, and generates customized reports for administrative and external sources.
• Serves as a liaison and information resource for faculty and staff, consults with department managers on problems, and determines final resolution of problems and issues.
• Assist with employee relations, to include coaching, disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans (PIP).
• Implements, tracks, and maintains databases of various employee information.
• Processes documents on new, current, and former employees in HR systems.
• Advises, counsels, and answers inquiries regarding human resource issues in area of responsibility.
• Develops procedures for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Conducts training sessions (in area(s) of responsibility) and delivers a variety of training programs for varying levels of individuals within the College as needed.
• Coordinates training schedules for targeted employees, course evaluations, and maintenance of all employee training records and materials. Notifies employees when mandatory training is due and tracks records of completion.
• Troubleshoots by identifying the problem, uses all available resources to develop a solution and follows through with the issue until its conclusion in a timely manner.
• May provide backup to other human resource areas to include: payroll, recruitment, benefits, training, compensation.
• Processes a variety of documents, forms and files.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and the community.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College (TSC).
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans.
• Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs duties and responsibilities within a high-tech all-digital environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.