Human Resources Generalist I

Summary

The Human Resource Generalist I manages recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, serves as the HR contact for assigned departments, hosts new hire orientations, and supports HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

Essential Functions

• Acts as an HR contact for assigned departments and employees, responding to general questions about processes and procedures, and directing more complex policy-related inquiries to HR leadership
• Manages applicant tracking system (NeoGov), job postings, and recruitment advertising.
• Supports hiring processes, including application screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Coordinates pre-employment requirements, including drug screens, physicals, background checks, etc.
• Processes onboarding and offboarding paperwork and maintains employee-related documentation for HR files
• Coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation and may occasionally serve as a guide for new hire orientation bus tours.
• Compiles reports, conducts research, and completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration/Business Management, or a related field and two (2) years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Valid State of Texas Driver’s License required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Recruitment and hiring processes, including applicant tracking systems, interviewing, and candidate communication.
• HR policies, procedures, and recordkeeping practices.
• Data entry, reporting, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Customer service and public relations principles.
• Computers, office software, and related office equipment.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including presenting information to groups.
• Coordinate recruitment events, new hire orientations, and job fairs.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain attention to detail in all HR records and processes.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and departments regarding HR processes.
• Research and compile information for reports and special projects.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently reach below shoulder height and perform filing that requires bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Frequently walk to assist employees and visitors.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk while sitting or standing.
• Stand for extended periods during orientations, job fairs, and recruitment events.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement to operate a vehicle.