Human Resources Generalist

Denton County is the 6th fastest-growing county in United States with nearly 950,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. DCTA is committed to improving mobility, air quality, economic development and livability in the areas we serve. Since inception, DCTA has accelerated innovative transportation solutions critical to reducing traffic congestion and enhancing air quality, while contributing to strategic growth and development, and improving the quality of life for Denton County residents.

DCTA drives a better future for Denton County by getting people where they need and want to go.

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Human Resources Generalist

NOTE:
This position may be scheduled as needed to work in Lewisville or Denton.

Under direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist will perform complex and professional level human resources work, providing expertise for Human Resources functions such as recruitment and selection, compensation and classification, benefits, employee engagement, employee training and development, employee relations, record retention, and compliance.

The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including candidate review, pre-employment assessments, communication with applicants, pre-boarding, and facilitating a smooth hiring process.
• Coordinate and administer new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring a seamless introduction to the organization.
• Assist in updating and maintaining job descriptions to align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Support compliance and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

• Play an active role in employee engagement initiatives to foster connection, inclusion, and growth while supporting the organization’s Servant Leadership culture.
• Develop and implement training programs, including soft skills, compliance, and regulatory topics, in collaboration with the HR Manager.
• Organize employee recognition events and programs, such as celebrating new hires, birthdays, anniversaries, and professional achievements.

• Administer annual and ongoing benefits enrollment, including preparation of election forms, data entry, and submission to benefit carriers.
• Ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and manage benefits-related reporting and tax documents.
• Administer leave programs, including evaluating requests, determining eligibility, and communicating approvals or denials to employees.
• Bill reconciliation and account management. Interact with Broker for all needs and support, as well as carriers.

• Maintain and oversee employee data entry, processes, and records, ensuring retention and compliance with applicable laws.
• Monitor HR metrics and dashboards to provide insights on performance and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with budget adherence by monitoring expenditures, reconciling monthly reports, and preparing requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and check requests.
• Manage personnel files and ensure compliance with external regulations, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting requirements.

• Develop, update, and maintain the Employee Handbook, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational needs and legal requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for employees regarding HR policies, escalating concerns as needed.
• Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Public Information Requests as necessary.

• Compile data and prepare reports for audits and other required internal or external submissions.
• Respond to employment verifications, unemployment earnings requests, Workers' Compensation claims, and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) requests in a timely manner.

• Serve as a lead on the Wellness Committee to implement initiatives that…