Human Resources Generalist

We are looking for a dedicated and customer service oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our team and provide critical support for City of Fate employees. This position offers a 4-9 hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays. This position provides a full range of Human Resources duties centered on cultivating business partnerships with departments and serving as a central point of contact for routine HR related issues. 

The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life.   The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
• HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.

• Serves as a resource to employees and managers regarding employment policies, procedures, and processes.
• Facilitates recruitment process by posting open positions, screening for minimum qualifications, coordinating interviews, preparing conditional offers of employment, conducting reference checks and overseeing the background check and pre-employment testing process.
• Conducts new hire onboarding; enrolls employees in applicable benefits systems.
• Processes new hire payroll and benefit information as well as employee payroll and benefit changes by ensuring proper completion of paperwork and entering into payroll and benefit providers systems.
• Processes time sheets as scheduled by reviewing for proper approvals and policy compliance; exports information from time keeping system for payroll processing.
• Reviews employee benefits invoices for accuracy and reconciles with employee deduction; submits to Finance Department for payment in a timely manner.
• Answers employee questions regarding benefits
• Coordinates annual open enrollment for employee benefits and completion of applicable paperwork.
• Oversees completion of workers’ compensation claim forms and submits to insurance carrier. 
• Oversees submission of property and vehicles to insurance carrier and submits claims.
• Oversees off-boarding process for employees separating from City service including COBRA notification and terminating from payroll and benefit provider systems.
• Participates in the Employee Experience Committee (EEC) and assists with employee recognition events such as employee lunches, employee Christmas Party, etc.
• Maintains employee files and other department files.
• Prepares and distributes a variety of employee communications.
• Prepares report on Human Resources related activities as required.
• Maintains and orders office and other department supplies. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or other related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience working in an HR department focusing on HR functions such as selection/placement, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, etc. 
• Experience in local government preferred.
• Excellent computer skills necessary to succeed in a modern office environment.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.