HR Generalist - Plano, Preston Legacy Circle

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for providing comprehensive HR support and guidance across a variety of HR functions, with a focus on employee relations. Requires extensive knowledge of employment law and its application to bank policy. This HR Generalist will assist managers with coaching, counseling and disciplinary action to ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with established laws, bank policies and procedures.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of human resource functions. 

•   Effectively interprets and communicates human resource policies to associates and managers.
•   Assist Managers with employee relations and corrective actions as appropriate.
•   Conduct internal investigations as assigned.
•   Assist HR team members with other HR related tasks. 
•   Assist with Unemployment claims and hearing tasks. 
•   Cross train in other Generalist duties to serve as support and back-up.
•   Assists in developing and implementing human resource plans, policies, procedures, and goals.  
•   Recommends improvements to the HR function as appropriate.
•   Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities but may assist team members in the Manager’s absence.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:  

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, Human Resources Certification; or equivalent experience and education.

Required Knowledge:       

Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations. 

Thorough knowledge of leave and accommodation regulations such as FMLA, ADA, PWFA.

Understanding of compensation and benefits policies and programs.

Experience Required:        

5 + years of progressive experience in human resource positions.

3 + years of FMLA and ADA administration.

 3+ years of employee relations experience.

Skills/Abilities:  

Strong analytical skills.

Excellent oral and written communications abilities.

Solid interpersonal and supervisory abilities.

Effective project management abilities.