Sr. HR Generalist - FT - South Texas Health System

About the Role

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides advanced Human Resources support through varied, complex, and specialized assignments. This position serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees by supporting HR operations, compliance, HRIS administration, compensation administration, onboarding, employee development initiatives, workforce planning, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the HR Coordinator to ensure efficient HR operations, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.
• Maintains a strong understanding of Human Resources laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on Human Resources policies and procedures, providing guidance and interpretation to leaders and employees.
• Maintains general knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, and employee benefits programs.
• Demonstrates agility, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skills while supporting organizational goals and responding to evolving business needs.
• Consistently demonstrates service excellence, professionalism, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in a Human Resources senior or lead role required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with HR standards and guidelines for Joint Commission, Wage & Hour, ADA, FMLA, Employment Laws, Civil Rights, and HR policies and procedures.
3. Strong HR generalist skills, including experience in recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and employment law.
• HR knowledge of leaves of absences, FMLA, and Worker's compensation strongly preferred.
• HRIS experience required; Performance Management and Applicant Tracking systems experience desired.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Working knowledge of employee relations principles, leave administration, and employee benefits programs.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, Wage and Hour regulations, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Civil Rights laws, and other employment regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, data management, reporting, and analytics.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education / Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or a related discipline required.
• HR Certification (SHRM/HRCI) preferred.

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