Hr Generalist I Or Ii

TxDOT’s Human Resources Division is looking for a talented HR professional to join their team in Bryan, Texas. If you have an inordinate passion for positively impacting the lives of others, enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on a variety of challenging work, and are looking to join a diverse workforce of almost 12,000 where you can build an exciting career, APPLY NOW!

We are looking for an experienced individual who will spend their day multitasking a wide variety of HR duties to include creative job postings, onboarding, new employee orientation, administering benefits, leave, and interpreting policy and procedures. The ideal candidate is someone who is an active HR Generalist with knowledge and experience in pre-employment processing, onboarding, benefits, employee relations and leave administration among others.

This posting is for one Human Resources Generalist (either level I or II) depending on business need and applicant's qualifications.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Alternative Work Schedules
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• On the Job Training
• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs complex human resources-related work in a district or the Human Resources Division. Responsible for one or more human resources programs. Work requires reviewing, preparing, and maintaining confidential information. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers, and state and federal agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties

What you'll be doing:

• Provide guidance to management on sensitive issues in areas, such as programs such as Wellness, FMLA, ADA, Benefits and Employee Relations.
• Prepare, review, process, and explain correspondence, reports, forms, and transactions for various Human Resources programs.
• Coordinates and prepares job opening and closure notices.
• Consult and coordinate with Bryan District management/staff regarding interpretation of rules, regulations, and laws to ensure program compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Enters and retrieves personnel transactions and/or insurance information using automated systems. Files and maintains employment applications, personnel records and related files.
• Keeps abreast of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide information, answers questions, and advises employees, supervisors, managers, districts, and divisions on human resources policies and procedures via computer, phone, or in person.
• Serve as point of contact for employee relations activities, such as substance abuse, employee discipline, and violence prevention. Researches, analyzes, and resolves human resources issues; and provides solutions and recommendations to Department management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: HR Generalist I - 2 years and HR Generalist II - 3 years human resources experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: Experience managing employment practices, FMLA and benefits administration
Certifications: Human Resources Certification- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.

Competencies:

What you’ll need to succeed in this role:

• Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the human resources field.
• Give presentations/trainings to employees at all levels of the district.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments independently in order to meet customer expectations and deadlines. Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Base knowledge of:
  • Human resources management best practices.
  • Federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the human resources field.
  • Using computers and experience utilizing an HRIS and recruiting software. TxDOT utilizes PeopleSoft, Taleo, and Microsoft Office products, including MS Outlook and MS Teams.
• Apply critical thinking skills; exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. This position is responsible for providing guidance that mitigates risk and supports business objectives and goals.
• Human resources management best practices.
• Communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Prioritize and organize work assignments independently in order to meet customer expectations and deadlines. Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
  • Give presentations/trainings to employees at all levels of the district.
  • Apply critical thinking skills; exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. This position is responsible for providing guidance that mitigates risk and supports business objectives and goals.
  • Research, analyze and interpret policies and state and federal laws and regulations relating to federal and state HR related legislation, and TxDOT specific policy and procedure.
  • Prepare and maintain confidential and sensitive records, files and report.
• Research, analyze and interpret policies and state and federal laws and regulations relating to federal and state HR related legislation, and TxDOT specific policy and procedure.
• Using computers and experience utilizing an HRIS and recruiting software. TxDOT utilizes PeopleSoft, Taleo, and Microsoft Office products, including MS Outlook and MS Teams.
• Prepare and maintain confidential and sensitive records, files and report.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information