HR Generalist I: People, Payroll & Onboarding

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking an HR Generalist to deliver comprehensive HR services including hiring, pay and leave administration, and policy enforcement. You will partner with departments and payroll to ensure accurate records and timely responses.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in HR, knowledge of employee relations and employment laws, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel between county sites and occasional after‑hours work may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee relations and employment laws.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with supported departments
• Guides managers and employees through workforce questions/concerns
• Assist employees with changes, retirement, and employment separation processes
• Administers talent acquisition processes to include open requisitions, posting vacancies, processing applicants, coordination of pre-employment testing, and on-boarding
• Partners with payroll on employment records and timekeeping issues
• Builds new employee record in HRIS and approves workflow entries submitted by department liaison ensuring adherence to compensation policies
• Participates in on-going implementations and testing of HRIS enhancements
• Processes and maintains all employee files in an electronic document repository system
• Processes FMLA requests and required documentation to ensure compliance with county policy and FMLA law
• Responds to Texas Workforce Commission unemployment claims
• Maintains communication with assigned departments and Risk Management regarding Worker’s Compensation claims and return to work status
• Assists with annual open enrollment including enrollment assistance and wellness fair
• Serves on cross-functional HR team and projects for the improvement of the organization
• Utilizes job analysis questionnaire information for positions and prepares job descriptions
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to employment
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Skills

Employee relations

Employment laws

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Williamson County is seeking an HR Generalist to deliver comprehensive HR services including hiring, pay and leave administration, and policy enforcement. You will partner with departments and payroll to ensure accurate records and timely responses.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in HR, knowledge of employee relations and employment laws, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel between county sites and occasional after‑hours work may apply.