HR Generalist (Benefits & Leave Unit)

Job Title

HR Generalist (Benefits & Leave Unit)

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

Benefits & Leave

Proposed Minimum Salary

$30.37 hourly

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel, and change in duties as needed.

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist, under general supervision, performs moderately complex work by supporting various HR functions such as employee administration, staffing, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, classification, data analytics, benefits administration, training and development, and compliance. This position is introductory to the field in HR focused on learning and developing various aspects of HR core competencies and understanding day-to-day HR related functions.  

This position reports to the Unit Chief, Benefits & Leave and work is performed at the TDEM Headquarters located in Austin, Texas. This position is not a telecommuting position.

*Hourly rate is fixed at $30.37 (Approximately $63,169.60 annually) and is not negotiable.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Benefits & Leave Unit with general administration to coordinate and guide TDEM management and agency employees on the basic process and completion of forms related to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Veteran’s Medical and Mental Health Care Leave. May include new medical leave provisions as enacted.

• Assists with administrative paperwork processes, recordkeeping, case management and maintenance for Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Veteran’s Medical and Mental Health Care Leave, and other related duties as assigned.

• Assists with leave monitoring in Workday for Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Veterans’ Medical and Mental Health Care Leave.

• Provides administrative assistance, support and delivery of the business operations for the TDEM Human Resources Division (HRD) assisting with the Analytics & HR Initiatives Unit, Benefits & Leave Unit or Talent Management Unit.

• Responsible for direct assistance and support of the Benefits & Leave Unit.

• Performs HR support functions related to general data analysis, benefits, classification and compensation, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, organizational development, staffing, recruitment and agency initiatives.

• Assists with creating or maintaining desk aids, process flow charts, presentation slides, and other HR-related informational resources.

• Research and consults with senior HR staff on the interpretation and application of policy, protocols, processes and program requirements.

• Assists with data entry and updates for personnel actions, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Assists with job descriptions and required updates.

• Assists with employment verifications.

• Assists with performance management.

• Assists HR staff members with special projects or assignments. 

• Assists with the agency’s new hire orientation, processing, and onboarding and offboarding functions.

• Performs credential verifications, background screenings, reference checks, I-9 and verify documentation.

• Prepares and maintains employment records for accuracy and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Under supervision and guidance, analyze, develop, and propose solutions to issues by following procedures or applying policy.

• Contributes to divisional planning, developing, revising, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and forms.

• Provides technical assistance related to Workday or other commonly used applications and software.

• Reviews HR-related inquiries and routes