SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED 
Job Classification: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Posting Number: 36041 
Division:  HR OPERATIONS – SHARED SERVICES
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street.  *Subject to change 
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*   *Subject to Change

The City of Houston, Human Resources Department, seeks a dynamic, independently self-sufficient, customer-focused, and technologically savvy Senior Human Resources Generalist. The candidate selected for this position will work collaboratively within the Human Resources Operations, Shared Services Division, supporting various City of Houston Departments as a business partner and point-of-contact to provide superior human resources services.
The ideal candidate must accurately assist with initiating, tracking, and successfully uploading departmental personnel actions into the City of Houston's HROne SuccessFactors-Employee Central (EC) System. Provide backup for Temporary Services and FMLA while also performing other duties essential to the unit's efficient operation as needed to meet our clients' expectations and requirements. Will also utilize SAP SuccessFactors – EC and SAP/ECC systems.

 The candidate selected for the position will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of personnel actions via HROne SuccessFactors – Employee Central (EC).   
• Review and maintain logs, reports, and track actions in EC to ensure successful and timely upload.
• Creating and maintaining departmental Organizational Management (OM) activities. 
• May serve as the department’s Drug Test Coordinator and monitor the Alere Datalink system.
• Will serve as the department’s Houston Employee Assessment and Review (HEAR) Administrator.
• May assist in other areas such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Temporary Services Coordinator. 
• Serve as a Municipal Phase Down Program (MPDP) Liaison and assist employees with inquiries regarding Retirement/Separation activities to ensure compliance.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Administers Drug Testing, as well as departmental personnel and medical records administration.
• Will interpret human resources policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned and participate in special projects as needed to ensure efficient operation of the unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field.  

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Three years of related professional experience in human resources are required.   Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis  

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

None

The preferred candidate for the Human Resources Department must demonstrate leadership potential, be customer-focused, and possess excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and people skills. Strong presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as SAP are preferred. 

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** 

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED 

Department may administer skills assessment test  

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION  NO  

SALARY INFORMATION 

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.   

PAY GRADE: 21 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers.   To view your detailed application status, please log in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238.   

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.   

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.    

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

 

Salary : $54,950 - $64,787