City of Houston, TX Hiring for HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST Job at Texas Full Time

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Shared Services & Employee Relations
Reporting Location: Various *TBD
Workdays & Hours: Varied: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston Human Resources Department seeks to fill various Human Resources positions. The successful candidates should be independently self-sufficient, customer-focused, and technologically savvy. The candidate(s) selected for this position will work collaboratively within the Human Resources Operations, Shared Services and Employee Relations sections, supporting the Client Relations division as a business partner and point-of-contact to provide superior human resources services.

Shared Services teams are responsible for the effective processing of personnel actions that result from employment status changes such as promotions, transfers, terminations, salary increases and leaves of absence. Other services provided by Shared Services teams include the requisitioning of temporary employees and administering Family Medical Leave.
Shared services teams work collaboratively with their client(s) to provide a high level of communication and a well-regimented partnership.

The Human Resources Generalist duties includes but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and administering request for Family Medical Leave in accordance with the City’s Administrative Procedure 3-2, communicate approvals or denials, and maintain/auditing FMLA records for employee compliance.
• Processing, monitoring, auditing, and reviewing all internal personnel actions through the City of Houston’s Manager Self-Serve System (MSS) by initiating, tracking, and ensuring a successful SAP upload.
• May serve as a Departmental HEAR Administrator and or back-up Drug Test Coordinator.
• Assist with providing reports and maintaining positions within SAP Organizational Management and Field Glass Temporary Service.
• Provide support in daily human resources functions and perform other duties essential to the efficient operation of the unit as required to meet the needs of our internal and external clients.

Employee Relations section of General Relations ensures all employee relations activities are compliant with applicable city policies/procedures, Code of Ordinances, federal, state and local laws and regulations. It is also the city’s agent for sustaining effective employment relationships in the workplace.

The Human Resources Generalist duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides professional customer service in addressing issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Interprets human resources policies and procedures.
• Reviews and processes recommendations for disciplinary/corrective actions.
• Prepares, edits, and revises correspondence, documents, and reports as required.
• Processes Grievances and Employee Concerns and ensures compliance with related rules and procedures.
• Participates in Grievance and Employee Concerns meetings.
• Compiles documents for Indefinite Suspensions and Medical Separations and attends those meetings.
• Attends Civil Service Commission Appeals and Unemployment Hearings.
• Maintains and updates activity tracking reports and various recording databases.
• Coordinates responses to EEOC complaints.
• Coordinates Threat Assessment Meetings with client departments.
• Participates in special HR projects and performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of related professional experience in human resources is required. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Preference will be given to applicants with strong ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment. Must be well organized and detail-oriented. Strong knowledge of SAP, MS Office Word and Excel. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 17

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0486.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0486. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.