People Operations Generalist I

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, Texas is seeking an HR Generalist to support staffing, onboarding, compliance, leave management, compensation, employee relations, and related HR functions on the People Operations team. You will be the primary contact for employees and managers, assist with recruiting, process HRIS changes, and issue HR documents while ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.

Grows strong cross-department relationships, maintains accurate records, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
• 2 years HR experience across multiple functions
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for employees and managers
• Supports recruiting: postings, applicants, onboarding
• Reviews HRIS changes and approves workflows per policies
• Prepares HR documents including offer letters and notices
• Manages leave requests (FMLA, Workers' Comp, Military Leave)
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws

Skills

Staffing

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR policies

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Summary

As a part of the People Operations team, this position provides support for HR related matters including staffing, onboarding, compliance, leave management, compensation, employee relations and all other related functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for employees and managers
• Develops strong working relationship with supported departments
• Guides and supports managers in employee relations matters, policy clarifications, and makes recommendations
• Supports recruiting processes to include posting vacancies, processing applicants, responds to applicants, conducts pre-employment screenings, and onboarding
• Reviews employee record changes in HRIS and approves workflow entries submitted by department ensuring adherence to compensation policies
• Prepares and issues HR documents, including offer letters, disciplinary notices, and other assigned correspondence, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Receives, reviews, and processes leave requests for Workers Compensation, FMLA, Military Leave, and other applicable leave types
• Verifies eligibility, determines leave approval, calculates leave duration, and coordinates with Workers Compensation and ADA as required
• Participates in annual compensation study processes as requested
• Participates in Civil Services testing activities
• Maintains and updates the employee's electronic file in the designated document repository system
• Gathers documentation and responds to unemployment claims
• Continues to enhance employment law knowledge and employee relations skills
• Ensures consistent application of City policies and stays current with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Two (2) years of human resources experience, with exposure to multiple HR functional areas

Certification and License Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in municipal/county government
• Human Resources certification (PSHRA-CP, SHRMS-CP, HRCI-PHR)