Human Resources Generalist

HR Jobs; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte is seeking an onsite Human Resources Generalist to provide end-to-end HR support across assigned departments in La Porte, TX. You will act as the primary contact for HR questions, manage data, support hiring, orientation, and payroll guidance, and help with performance management and benefits administration.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of HR experience and an Associate’s degree or higher, with municipal HR experience strongly desired.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a human resources role.
• Associate’s degree or higher in an applicable field.
• Municipal Human Resources experience strongly desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS/ATS systems.
• Knowledge of HR principles, procedures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for HR questions, issues, and projects for assigned customer departments.
• Support hiring and selection activities including postings, candidate review, interview coordination, and guidance for selection decisions.
• Obtain, verify, and manage required employee data for entry and orientation sessions.
• Provide interpretation of policies and HR programs.
• Provide time, attendance and payroll guidance.
• File Workers Compensation claims and follow up as needed.
• Support performance management and progressive discipline for employees and supervisors.
• Assist with separation processes including COBRA and TMRS.
• Coordinate and communicate employee programs and events.
• Cross-train and support other HR team members to maintain service levels.

Skills

HR experience

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Applicant tracking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Municipal HR experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Applicant tracking tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the City of La Porte team onsite in La Porte, TX as a Human Resources Generalist providing end-to-end HR support across assigned departments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for HR questions, issues, and projects for assigned customer departments
• Support hiring and selection activities including job postings, candidate review, interview coordination, and guidance for selection decisions
• Obtain, verify, and manage required employee data for entry, and participate in employee orientation sessions
• Provide interpretation of policies and HR programs
• Provide time and attendance and payroll guidance
• File Workers Compensation claims and follow up as needed
• Support performance management and progressive discipline for employees and supervisors
• Assist with separation processes, including COBRA and TMRS
• Coordinate and communicate employee programs and events
• Cross-train and provide support to other HR team members to maintain service levels across HR specialties
• Contribute to additional HR projects, assignments, and processes as needed

Process Ownership and Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as process owner and subject matter expert in assigned HR areas such as risk and safety programming, employee recognition, HRIS systems, or other areas as assigned

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a human resources role
• Associate’s degree or higher in an applicable field
• Experience desired: municipal Human Resources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and human resources systems for employee data management and applicant tracking
• Strong English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, equipment, and business letter writing
• Understanding of Human Resources Division organization, procedures, and operating details
• Knowledge of HR principles, procedures, and best practices
• Familiarity with applicable laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including agency rules and executive orders
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies
• Ability to interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and rules
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Ability to compile and maintain complex records and prepare reports
• Analytical skills to evaluate situations and determine effective courses of action
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to understand City and outside agency organization and operations to perform assigned responsibilities
• Customer service and communication skills
• Strategic thinking, judgment, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills

Technologies

• Microsoft office applications
• Employee data management
• Applicant tracking tools
• HRIS systems

Supervision

• Receives direct supervision from the Human Resources Manager
• Receives informal direction and oversight from the Senior HR Generalist

Physical Requirements

• Mobility within an office for indefinite periods of time
• Exposure to constant noise
• Writing, walking, typing, stooping, standing, sorting, squatting, sitting
• Vision for reading and seeing
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Using both hands for simple and firm grasping; fine finger manipulation
• Clarity of hearing
• Communicating clearly in person and by telephone
• Operation of a personal computer, printer, calc

Training and Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in a human resources role
• Associate’s degree or higher in an applicable field
• Municipal Human Resources experience strongly desired

Licenses and Certificates

• Professional certification is desired (HRCI, SHRM, PRIMA, etc.)