What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR GENERALIST position at City of Seabrook, TX?
Job Summary
The City of Seabrook is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our Administration Department. Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist will perform a variety of technical and analytical support tasks in recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, and other personnel-related functions.
Essential Functions
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The City of Seabrook is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our Administration Department. Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist will perform a variety of technical and analytical support tasks in recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, and other personnel-related functions.
Essential Functions
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
- Administer benefits such as life, health, dental, disability, and vision, including annual open enrollment.
- Coordinate leave of absences, including FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic filing systems.
- Conduct onboarding and orientation for new hires.
- Balance and process monthly benefit invoices.
- Assist departments with recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt personnel.
- Manage the performance review program for compliance and equity.
- Assist in training and development of City employees.
- Support employees during the separation process.
- Act as a liaison with insurance vendors to resolve complex issues.
- Process Workers Compensation and Liability Claims.
- Respond to inquiries about policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assist in salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity.
- Comply with retention schedules on personnel files.
- Ensure payroll change information is accurately entered in a timely manner.
- Prepare documentation for annual rerate of real and personal property, vehicle, mobile equipment, liability insurance.
- Gather information for the workers' compensation annual audit.
- Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
- Respond to open records requests.
- Serve as Secretary to the Civil Service Commission.
- Coordinate special events as needed.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local HR regulations.
- Understanding of FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and related employment legislation.
- Proficiency in HR principles, performance management, job analysis, recruitment, and training.
- Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
- Competency in HR-related software programs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to research and analyze various information.
- Exercise sound professional judgment and decision-making.
- Maintain confidentiality and establish positive working relationships.
- The HR Director provides general instructions.
- The work involves sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision and auditory abilities required.
- The work is performed indoors in an office setting.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
- 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in municipal government; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, IPMA-HR) is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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