Human Resources Generalist - Central Business Office, Austin, TX, US

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST · Austin Health Partners is looking for an experienced HR Generalist who's passionate about people and process. Our HR Generalist role is perfect for someone who loves variety, thrives on problem-solving, and finds purpose in supporting people. You' ...

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HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Austin Health Partners is looking for an experienced HR Generalist who's passionate about people and process. Our HR Generalist role is perfect for someone who loves variety, thrives on problem-solving, and finds purpose in supporting people. You'll be involved in just about every part of HR—payroll, benefits, employee relations, leaves, investigations, performance management, and more. Whether it's launching new initiatives or keeping daily operations running smoothly, you'll help ensure our HR function is organized, effective, and people-centered.

At AHP, we believe work should feel meaningful. Our culture is rooted in purpose, teamwork, and impact—because when our people feel supported and valued, it shows in the care we give our patients and community. As a member of our HR team, you'll help shape an environment where people love to work and grow.

CLASSIFICATION 

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Human Resources

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with organizing training & development initiatives for staff, management and leadership.

2. Assist with employee relations issues and investigations; escalating major issues to the HR department leader.

3. Administers and maintains leave programs; ADA, FMLA, and personal leave.  Assists with workers compensation absences and return-to-work protocol.

4. Lead employee engagement research, development and initiative follow through.

5. Develop, present, and oversee the financial budget on a monthly basis.

6. Assists in maintaining current policy and procedure SOPs and employee handbook, and management guidebook; ensuring departmental compliance.

7. Manages employee recognition events and programs.

8. Create position descriptions, specifications and job ads.

9. Coordinate recruitment, Interview and assist in hiring management positions. 

10. Conducts employee exit interviews.

11. Helps establish best "HR" practices and protocols for the organization.

12. Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.

13. Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies.

14. Serve as the back-up able to perform basic duties in payroll, benefits administration, personnel profile management, new hire orientation, staff and provider recruitment, program presentation and management training.

15. People skills to say and do the right things to help teammates feel appreciated, understood, and included.  Employee-focused and servant leadership minded.

16. Maintains an indisputable level of privacy, confidentiality and security of employee data, while ensuring relevant information is dispersed in an accurate, timely and appropriate manner.

17. Participate in daily planning and prioritization of work and reporting of activities, as required.

18. Regular & prompt attendance on agreed upon daily and weekly start and end time.

19. Professionally represents the company with honesty and integrity. Relationships with all employees kept on a strict professional level.

20. Take ownership of all duties and assigned tasks.  A sense of energy, passion, honesty, and personal responsibility and accountability.

21. Strong technical skills that enhance business needs, create accurate results, able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision.

22.  Highly organized and meticulous - email inbox is organized, "to do" items are marked, and they have a process to prioritize tasks and show completion.  Critical issues are dealt with by the end of day.

23. Comfortable working in a multi-task and fast paced work environment - flexible and eager to "pitch-in" whenever necessary.  Desire to take initiative and ask questions.

24. Dependability with a strong work ethic is a must. Must be friendly but also focused on results.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor or Associate degree in human resources or related field

• 1 or more years of job experience in an HR Generalist role

• 1 or more years processing Payroll within a HRIS system

• PHR or SHRM certification and CEU maintenance 

• Understanding and administration of general HR policies/ procedures

• Knowledge of federal & Texas employment/ labor laws

• Proficiency in Excel, data manipulation and presentation

• Excellent verbal, written, visual and interpersonal communication skills

• English oral and written proficiency.

• Creativity & Process improvement-minded.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Google Suite 

• ADP Workforce Now or other HRIS experience

• Experience with 100+ employee populations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 

The employee is routinely required to sit frequently, use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, headset, and other standard office equipment.  Frequently communicate via text, email, phone, chat and video. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Works near others, usually within a few feet. This job will require occasional exposure to patient elements.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The core hours of work are Monday – Friday with an 8.5-hour work shift between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This is a Hybrid position located in Austin, TX. This role requires the employee to commute to office and/or care center locations for staff meetings and events, as required. Occasional travel to recruitment, training, conferences or presentation events.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change as necessary.