• Job Description

  Req#: 4944648
  The Generalist will work on the daily personnel functions of the Juvenile Probation Department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  
  May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
  
  
  May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  
  
  Duties/Responsibilities:
  
  
  Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
  
  
  Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
  
  
  Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
  
  
  Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
  
  
  Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute personnel programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
  
  
  Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Handles Job Verifications as well.
  
  
  Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
  
  
  Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  
  
  Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources/personnel management, talent management, and employment law.
  
  
  Maintains compliance with Tittle VI Nondiscrimination Policy and reports to the County on an annual basis for its annual status and compliance report to the state.
  
  
  Maintains personnel files with all necessary documentation needed.
  
  
  Performs other duties as assigned.
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
  
  
  Three (3) years of human resource management experience.
  
  Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
  
  SHRM-CP/HRCI certification preferred.
  
  Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
  
  Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  
  
  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
  Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  
  
  Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  
  
  Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
  
  
  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
  
  Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

• About the company

  8th largest county in the State of Texas, Hidalgo County Public Affairs Division

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