Sr. Human Resources Generalist at Houston Methodist Cypress, CA

Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Cypress, CA seeks a Sr. Human Resources Generalist to provide expert HR support to assigned business units across employee relations, policy interpretation, management consultation, talent acquisition, workforce data analysis, and performance appraisal training.

The role emphasizes emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and multi-area adaptability to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include collaborating with HR colleagues, guiding managers, and ensuring compliant HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Four years of HR experience with focus on employee/labor relations, organizational consulting, recruitment, compensation and/or benefits administration.
• Preferred certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations support, policy interpretation, and management consultation.
• Coach, train, and guide managers and staff on employee relations, policies, procedures, benefits, compensation, job descriptions, payroll, turnover, and performance management.
• Gather and interpret workforce data; perform analysis; prepare summary reports; support HR metrics.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on system-wide initiatives and staffing strategies.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Management consultation

Workforce data analysis

Performance appraisal training

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Sr. Human Resources Generalist position at Houston Methodist. Cypress, CA. The Senior HR Generalist provides subject-matter-expert HR support to assigned business units in areas including employee relations, policy interpretation, management consultation, talent acquisition, workforce data analysis, and performance appraisal training. The role requires emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and the ability to shift between functional areas to anticipate HR needs and meet deadlines. The Senior HR Generalist serves as a role model within the HR department, offering training and guidance to other HR team members as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in employee relations activities including conflict resolution, counseling for managers and staff, and conducting interviews (follow-up, exit, focus groups). Coach, train, and guide client managers and staff on employee relations, policy interpretation, procedures, benefits, compensation, job description development, payroll, turnover, employee satisfaction, performance management, conflict resolution, and legal issues (e.g., FMLA, ADA, sexual harassment).
• Serve as a role model and mentor peers; identify opportunities to improve department scores related to turnover, retention, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on system-wide initiatives across functions and entities.
• Consult with management to assess performance improvement needs and develop action plans.

Responsibilities – Service

• Assist in developing and executing HR strategies with leadership to support business objectives, including improving retention and employee satisfaction and achieving department and hospital goals.
• Attend client department meetings to share HR updates and learn about operational changes; identify HR intervention opportunities to support business goals.
• Support proactive workforce planning; monitor turnover and time-to-fill trends; partner with recruitment to remove barriers to filling positions; participate in recruitment when needed.
• Deliver training for new employee orientation, management education, and supervisor skills development; tailor training for large groups, small groups, and individuals, and suggest improvements to management skills.

Responsibilities – Quality and Safety

• Interpret HR policies and procedures for employees and managers; recommend policy, procedure, and process improvements to HR leadership; develop or revise policies as needed; educate staff on new policies.
• Conduct investigations (e.g., EEOC charges, business practice complaints, unemployment claims); summarize findings for management and leadership; support employment-related decisions.
• Gather and interpret data; perform workforce data analysis; prepare summary reports; recommend actions to improve HR metrics.

Responsibilities – Finance

• Explain compensation policy and recommendations to management; participate in compensation-related activities (job descriptions, counseling on compensation, analysis, and recommendations). Advise on compensation discussions and develop business cases for modified compensation recommendations; collaborate with compensation colleagues as needed.
• Use resources efficiently and manage time effectively; assist coworkers as needed.

Responsibilities – Growth and Innovation

• Support change management initiatives and collaborate with Organizational Development to implement change strategies.
• Identify personal development needs and engage in career development; maintain and update the My Development Plan regularly.

This job description is not all-inclusive; duties may be added or reassigned as needed. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work Experience

• Four years of Human Resources experience with at least three years at a higher level related to employee/labor relations, organizational consulting, recruitment, compensation, and/or benefits administration

Licenses and Certifications – Required

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications – Preferred

• PHR – Professional in Human Resources (HRCI) OR
• SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM) OR
• SHRM-CP – Certified Professional in HR (SHRM) OR
• SHRM-SCP – Senior Certified Professional in HR (SHRM)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies to perform the job, assessed through ongoing evaluations.
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, and writing) for essential job functions and safety.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, families, and coworkers.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence and partner with client groups to achieve positive results.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities and situations; sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Ability to apply change management practices and analyze data to inform decisions.

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

On-Call

Note: Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather) regardless of selection below.

• On Call No

Travel

Travel specifications may vary by department.

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside the Houston Metropolitan area Yes