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Washington County · 2 days ago

Human Resources Generalist

Brenham, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$24.98/hr - $24.98/hr

2+ years exp

Washington County is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to manage various HR functions. The role involves responding to HR inquiries, maintaining employment procedures, and assisting with payroll and benefits administration.

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Responsibilities

Responds to all telephone and walk-in traffic in the HR Department, screening customer needs to determine level of response

Responds to requested services within the scope of responsibility

Maintains employment procedures, including distribution of applications, scheduling of testing

Perform and ensure accuracy with the hire process complying with employment rules and regulations including preparing and maintaining job announcements, communicating with hiring department/authorities and applicants

Benefit administration from employee hire to termination

Assists the Payroll Specialist with the biweekly payroll processing and serves as backup in their absence to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing

Administers the FMLA process and maintains FMLA documentation to ensures employees are advised of leave rights and responsibilities; submits documentation to the Human Resources Director for leave approval; maintains appropriate and consistent contact with employees while on approved leave

File and maintain workers’ compensation claims

Produces requested rosters, listings and audit work paper as required

Monitors and complies with County internal control policy, State and Federal policy guidelines/regulations concerning confidentiality to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Provides clerical support to the department by data and information system entry, maintenance of files, ledgers and records, updates under supervision, assists with record storage and destruction schedules

Mails HR notices, prepares requisitions, processes and distributes mail, sends facsimiles, copies, maintains inventory of standard office supplies

Assist with audit of employee time records

Assist with reconciliation of deductions and contributions to vendor invoices

Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies

Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local labor regulations

Monitor and report any deviation or violation of Washington County, State or Federal policy, best practice or activity not in the best interest of Washington County

Additional job duties as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the department

Qualification

Human Resources experienceEmploymentLabor lawsHRIS systemsFMLA administrationWorkers' compensationOffice Suite productsConflict resolutionEmployee relationsProfessionalismCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality