Human Resources Generalist - Dallas, TX

Summary

Plans and administers all policies relating to all phases of Human Resources activity by performing the following duties with assistance from the Regional Support Center Human Resources staff.

• Participates in company wide Human Resources initiatives and projects; assists with implementations at the Branch Operations level.

• Maintains applicant flow and sourcing methods; sources candidates for the Branch Operations, including placing advertisements, attending career fairs, directing sourcing, and job posting both internally and externally.

• Interviews and hires qualified candidates for the Branch Operations through phone and in‑person interviews, pre‑employment tests, drug screens, applicant background checks, administers pre‑ and post‑employment documentation, files, and obtains required licensing and other documentation.

• Completes Forms I‑9, verifies I‑9 documentation, and maintains I‑9 files.

• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to ensure quality training of organizational policies, procedures, and culture; schedules Initial Security Officer Training (ISOT) and Pre‑Assignment Training for new hire personnel.

• Provides Walden Security benefits information and assists with completing the necessary forms to enroll and cancel benefits.

• Creates and enters new employee personnel information into the HRIS.

• Keeps records of personnel actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, separations/terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting. Records and tracks EEO data relative to new employee applicant flow data;
  Maintains new applications as specified by the EEO Administrator.

• Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

• Advies management in the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues; drafts counseling documents and participates in disciplinary procedures.

• Responds to employee inquiries regarding personnel policies, procedures, and programs.

• Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provides information to authorized persons.

• Answers DOL unemployment inquiries and represents the organization at personnel‑related hearings and investigations.

• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations

• Completes verification of employment requests for employees.

• Participates in company Quality Assurance initiatives, including record keeping, training, and auditing.

• Completes the filing of FMLA requests and Workers’ Compensation claims.

• Oversees any uniform assignments, exchanges, or reimbursements.

• Maintains uniform room cleanliness and inventory.

• Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• The Human Resources Generalist reports to the Human Resources Manager and is subject to supervision from the Human Resources Manager and the Regional Vice President or General Manager.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (minimum of
5):

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - speaks very clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style to meet needs;
  Pr…