HR Generalist I, II or III- Odessa, Texas

HR Generalist

TxDOT's Human Resources Division is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated HR Generalist to join our team in Odessa. If you have a passion for positively impacting the lives of others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to build an exciting career with a workforce of more than 12,000 employees statewide, we'd love to hear from you. Our HR Generalists play a key role in supporting employees and leadership through a wide range of human resources functions where every day is different.

Our team's responsibilities consist of a variety of HR duties including helping employees with benefits, coordinating wellness initiatives, hiring top talent, conducting new employee orientation, managing employee data, administering leave programs, handling employee relations issues, interpreting policy, talent development, training, delivering presentations, and visiting field offices across the Odessa District's twelve counties. If you're ready to grow your career and help shape a positive and engaging experience for our employees, we encourage you to apply today!

Salary:
Minimum: 51,158.00 Maximum:  Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Odessa District Headquarters 3901 EAST US HIGHWAY 80 Odessa 79761

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks:
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Position

Description:

Performs responsible human resources-related work in a district or the Human Resources Division. Work involves coordinating and communicating sensitive information; and maintaining confidentiality. Work requires contact with management, employees, retirees, health care providers; and state and federal agencies. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Will be trained in tasks to work independently.

Essential Duties: HR Generalist I Participates in hiring program activities, including, but not limited to coordinating and/or managing job openings, screening employment applications, and processing new hires. Enters and maintains data such as applicant, salary, and benefits transactions using a Human Resources Information Management System (People Soft). Conducts new employee orientation, and may assist with annual enrollment, employee forums or human resources-related meetings.

Prepares, reviews, processes, and explains correspondence, reports, forms, and transactions. Files and maintains employment applications, personnel records and related files. Generates and analyzes automated reports regarding human resources activities. Keeps abreast of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Prepares and distributes all notifications. Represents the Department at job fairs and benefit fairs. May serve as point of contact for certain HR Programs.

Provides intake distribution regarding questions from employees, supervisors, managers, districts, and divisions on human resource policies and procedures via computer, phone, or in person. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. HR Generalist II:
All the above and:
Interprets human resources policies and procedures and pertinent state/federal rules and regulations with guidance from supervisor or Lead Worker. Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding human resources policies and procedures. Provides guidance to management on sensitive issues in the areas, such as substance abuse and employee discipline. Review and manage routine medical related employee needs, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities (ADA).

All non-routine cases should be referred to the lead or supervisor. HR Generalist III:
All the above and:
Plans and Coordinate projects. Develops and/or provides human resources training. Develops procedures manuals and training educational and information materials for programs Serves as a subject matter expert to other human resources professionals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Human Resources Generalist I:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

No experience required. Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position…