Human Resources Generalist

Thomas J. Henry Law; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas J. Henry Law is seeking an HR Generalist to support onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration in a fast-paced legal environment. The role will partner with HR staff to ensure smooth operations, policy compliance, and confidential handling of sensitive information.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields and 3–5+ years of HR leadership experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS reporting is essential; a valid driver’s license and background

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Three to five plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with a variety of office equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Manages new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Custom HRIS reports as needed.
• Audits HRIS data entry and provides backup support as needed.
• Assists in the day‑to‑day administration of benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement plans.
• Maintains regular communication with employees to include employee counseling as directed by the HR Manager.
• Conducts post new hire check‑ins and updates the HR Manager and group managers.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/OD

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations and benefits. The HR Generalist collaborates with HR staff to carry out the day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resources office, ensuring the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs runs smoothly and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Manages new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Custom HRIS reports as needed.
• Audits HRIS data entry and provides backup support as needed.
• Assists in the day‑to‑day administration of benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement plans.
• Maintains regular communication with employees to include employee counseling as directed by the HR Manager.
• Conducts post new hire check‑ins and updates the HR Manager and group managers.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Superb organizational and time‑management skills, including meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Outstanding attendance and punctuality.
• Teamwork capacity, including the ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships within the department and the organization in general.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with policy and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; researching/problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent client service skills and the ability to promote and maintain a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Three to five plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with a variety of office equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check.