Human Resources Generalist Training & Systems

The Human Resources team seeks aHuman Resources (HR) Generalistto join the Administration Department of theNorth Central Texas Council of Governments. This position aims to assist with Human Resources related duties at the professional level and function in an HR Generalist capacity by supporting the department goals and objectives. The HR Generalist will support an employee population of approximately 420 employees.

This position may also assist with Human Resources related duties in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations training recruitment and employment equity programs and administer employee health and retirement plans agency-wide. Provides administrative support to Human Resources function as needed (e.g. correspondence generation record keeping file maintenance HRIS entry). Ensures plans are administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and plan provisions are followed. Plans and implements projects (timelines and milestones) for key initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and conduct presentations trainings and workshops regarding HR initiates and topics.
• Lead the training and development of our people bridging skills gaps and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their definition of fulfillment and success at NCTCOG.
• Assist HR leaders with employee relations matters including employee concerns workplace issues investigations conflict resolution and the consistent application of company policies and practices.
• Partners with HR Leadership and stakeholders to conduct system implementations. This will be a project focus of the HR team over the next 18 months.
• Creates implements and facilitates highly independent project work in a specialized area of human regulations and assists HR Management in planning for the agencys present and future needs in all areas of HR Management.
• Assists in administration of the compensation plan by evaluating best practices and developments in applicable laws to drive changes in equity plan design and implementation.
• May assist in recruitment efforts; maintains records; assists in developing recruitment advertising; places advertisements in various publications; develops and maintains relationships with employment agencies universities and other recruitment sources; works with managers and supervisors with issues related to recruiting and coordinating job announcements with advertising agencies.
• Updates the compensation structure on the HRIS and payroll system; updates job descriptions; and maintains relevant records reports and logs pertaining to applicant flow.
• Assist in the analyzes of data and organizes in a fashion that lends itself to understanding what the data means in order to facilitate management decision making and/or timely appropriate corrective action taken.

Technical and Hard Skills

• Employment Law Compliance: Knowing local state and federal labor regulations (such as FMLA ADA and FLSA) to support the agency.
• Technology Mastery: Experience with operating platforms to support HR operations as it relates to Applicant Tracking (DelTek Talent Management) Onboarding (DelTek Talent Management) Performance Management (DelTek Talent Management) Learning Management System (Cornerstone) and Project Management Systems (SmartSheet). Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite required (Outlook Word PowerPoint B
• Data and Metrics Analysis: Reviewing workforce reports turnover rates and compensation trends to guide agency decisions.

Interpersonal and Soft Skills

• Communication: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; speaking transparently with staff and leadership.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediating workplace disputes and handling tough conversations with respect.
• Active Listening: Understanding employee concerns and building trust across all departments and all levels within the agency.
• Discretion and Ethics: Maintaining absolute confidentiality with sensitive personnel files and data.
• Time Management: Juggling urgent compliance issues daily administrative requests and long-term projects smoothly.

Required Experience & Education

• 3 years minimum experience in a Human Resources position. Preferred experience in benefits administration.
• Bachelors degree in a business-related field.
  • A total of 9 years of related experience may be used in lieu of a bachelors degree.

Compensation:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Range: 61059.00 - $71000.00 - depending on skills qualifications and experience.

Officing:

• This position is in-office 4 days per week.

Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • We provide an outstanding package of health dental vision and life benefits for employees with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employees annual salary.
• Paid Leave
  • Paid vacation sick leave and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
• Retirement
  • NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOGs contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent 15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment.
• Work/Life Balance Programs
  • To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program prepaid legal services lunch and learn seminars alternate work schedules alternate commute programs and an on-site gym.
• Professional Development
  • NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses professional memberships and licenses as well as tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability veteran status and other classifications covered under federal state or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check employment history motor vehicle record check social security verification education verification and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.