HR Generalist

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Human Resources Generalist based in Austin, TX, reporting to the Director of Human Resources Business Partner. The role spans recruiting, onboarding, engagement, employee relations, and separation across the full employee lifecycle.

You will partner with site managers on HR strategies, advise on talent matters, coach managers, and lead DEI initiatives while promoting Flex culture and local processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Human Resources-related function.
• Typically requires 5–6 years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Advanced experience across a diverse range of HR functions.
• Knowledge of multiple HR processes and how they connect at the site level.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from production associates to executives.
• Experience responding to employee issues, customer complaints, and regulatory agency inquiries.
• Working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on HR strategies and actions, including identifying current and future talent needs, recruiting approaches to attract diverse talent, and talent development.
• Advise site management on talent matters that support business goals, such as employee engagement, workforce planning, data trends, and employee policies and programs.
• Assess management capabilities, provide feedback, and coach managers, including guidance on culture and change management.
• Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities with leaders and employees to build a safe, inclusive environment for our diverse workforce.
• Promote Flex culture, Ways of Working, and business expertise, and participate in site and corporate projects, teams, and process improvement efforts.
• Serve as a consultant to managers on HR trends, labor laws, and HR policies, and counsel management on policy interpretation and legal awareness.
• Manage employee life cycle activities, including onboarding, new employee orientation, annual reviews, merit, and separations and exits.
• Develop local recruitment programs and budgets, and build a network of contacts through job fairs, schools, and community organizations.
• Investigate policy and labor law concerns and drive appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Design programs that improve employee satisfaction and retain critical-skill employees while minimizing company exposure to liability.
• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation and benefits programs, and administer local benefit programs in compliance with government regulations and reporting.
• Maintain and communicate records required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments.
• Support HR Centers of Excellence in carrying out global initiatives at the local level, including participating in program design and post-implementation reviews.
• Communicate site programs to employees and lead or support employee sustainability initiatives and events.

Skills

HR expertise

Communication

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Talent development

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The “Human Resources Generalist” will be based in Austin, TX, reporting to the Director of Human Resources Business Partner.

Responsible for implementing HR programs and supporting business clients on all people matters, this HR professional helps drive the growth and profitability of the business.

They will partner with site managers and employees across the full employee life cycle, from recruiting and onboarding through engagement, employee relations, and separation.

What a typical day looks like:

• Partner with managers on HR strategies and actions, including identifying current and future talent needs, recruiting approaches to attract diverse talent, and talent development.
• Advise site management on talent matters that support business goals, such as employee engagement, workforce planning, data trends, and employee policies and programs.
• Assess management capabilities, provide feedback, and coach managers, including guidance on culture and change management.
• Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities with leaders and employees to build a safe, inclusive environment for our diverse workforce.
• Promote Flex culture, Ways of Working, and business expertise, and participate in site and corporate projects, teams, and process improvement efforts.
• Serve as a consultant to managers on HR trends, labor laws, and HR policies, and counsel management on policy interpretation and legal awareness.
• Manage employee life cycle activities, including onboarding, new employee orientation, annual reviews, merit, and separations and exits.
• Develop local recruitment programs and budgets, and build a network of contacts through job fairs, schools, and community organizations.
• Investigate policy and labor law concerns and drive appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Design programs that improve employee satisfaction and retain critical-skill employees while minimizing company exposure to liability.
• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation and benefits programs, and administer local benefit programs in compliance with government regulations and reporting.
• Maintain and communicate records required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments.
• Support HR Centers of Excellence in carrying out global initiatives at the local level, including participating in program design and post-implementation reviews.
• Communicate site programs to employees and lead or support employee sustainability initiatives and events.

What we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Human Resources-related function.
• Typically requires 5–6 years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Advanced experience across a diverse range of HR functions.
• Knowledge of multiple HR processes and how they connect at the site level.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from production associates to executives.
• Experience responding to employee issues, customer complaints, and regulatory agency inquiries.
• Working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

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