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HR Generalist
Location:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
6670 Bertner Ave, Houston TX, 77030
6670 Bertner Ave, Houston TX, 77030
- Job Ref:
- JR-3216
- Time Type:
- Full Time
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
At Houston Methodist, the Human Resources (HR) Generalist position is responsible for performing HR responsibilities of a low to moderate complexity, providing support for assigned units/clients for routine core HR functional areas including but not limited to employee relations, policy review and application, and talent management; applies a working knowledge of leave/benefit administration and compensation processes. The HR Generalist role provides education and guidance on HR related inquiries from employees and management, elevating issues as appropriate and/or leveraging various additional support departments (i.e., payroll, benefits, immigration, etc.) to deliver high-quality HR services.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSExempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree; may consider internal candidate with additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of human resources or related experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources (HRCI) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or
- SHRM-CP - Certified Professional in HR (SHRM) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all applicants, HM leaders and staff, physicians and co-workers
- Ability to interact and partner with client groups to achieve positive results for the organization
- Knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources to accomplish multiple tasks with high priority
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and multiple tasks
- Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
- Ability to collect, interpret and analyze data
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides routine advisement to managers on employee relations issues of low to moderate complexity. Fields initial employee concerns and works towards resolution, consulting with other HR colleagues on conflict resolution of a more complex nature.
- Contributes towards improving department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement, using peer-to-peer accountability.
- Communicates and works collaboratively regularly with HR specialty groups (i.e., Payroll, Benefits, etc.) to ensure consistency of information.
- Assists management with assessment of performance improvement needs and the development of associated action plans.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implements people strategies in collaboration with human resources specialists, HR management, and operations leadership to support business objectives.
- Participates in client activities to build knowledge of the operational objectives and the culture of assigned workgroups. Attends client department meetings to give HR updates and receive updates on operational changes.
- Assists with workforce planning activities, such as working with client groups to identify staffing challenges. Supports recruitment initiatives as directed.
- Assists with education sessions for employees and leadership, such as new employee orientation. May deliver presentations on basic topics to employees and/or managers.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Interprets human resources policy and procedures to employees and managers. Makes recommendations to colleagues, human resources specialists, and management on identified opportunities for policy, procedure, and process improvement.
- Conducts investigations under general supervision for employee complaints, disputes, or concerns. Documents all related issues with guidance from HR management, and maintains appropriate records.
- Conducts data collection activities; generates and provides basic analysis to reports; and assists client groups with improvements to respective HR metrics.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Educates management on compensation policy and recommendations to gain acceptance and understanding. Assists management in the decision making process of salary adjustments and salary discrepancies and assists in the job evaluation process.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in change management initiatives as instructed or required for client group.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-developmental needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree; may consider internal candidate with additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of human resources or related experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources (HRCI) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or
- SHRM-CP - Certified Professional in HR (SHRM) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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