GENERALIST II | HUMAN RESOURCES

GENERALIST II | HUMAN RESOURCES
MERCEDES
$49110 - $59410 / year

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to work under the direct supervision of the Director of Human Resources.

The primary responsibilities are:

Maintains a deadlines calendar, including grievance and disciplinary responses, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) absences, responses to unemployment claims, worker’s compensation claims, and related absences, and any other deadlines;

Responsible for filing of documents related to grievances and discipline, FMLA, worker’s compensation, and unemployment claims;

Assists in TRLA compliance with provisions and regulations under ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, Pensions, 401(k)/403(b), 125 plan, and other related policies;

Conducts post-employment employee reference checks with previous employers;

Responsible for the set-up of the initial new hire personnel file and the maintenance of all personnel files, ensuring that required documentation is filed and updated;

Responsible for timely responses of employer verifications;

Ensures HR materials located on the TRLA Wiki are up to date;

Responsible for the record retention process for terminated personnel files;

Assist with the reporting and documentation of probationary employee evaluations and required annual staff evaluations;

Assist with documentation of all non-TRLA loan repayment requirements and opportunities;

Assists in the compilation of statistical data reports as required by funding sources;

Responsible for the oversight of the TRLA in-house volunteer program, including maintaining records and preparing required reports;

Assist with the coordination of new employee orientation regarding TRLA policies and reporting and documentation of policy and procedure changes;

Assists with the administration and compliance of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);

Assists with the day-to-day employee changes regarding Medical, Dental, Vision, or Life due to a qualifying event;

Assists with the planning and coordination of the welfare plans’ annual open enrollment;

Acts as liaison between the employee and our Benefits Agent of Record and/or representative regarding voluntary products;

Assists with the administration of the pension plan (TRLA retirement plan);

Monitors COBRA payments to ensure timeliness for medical and/or dental insurance. If not timely, takes appropriate action as directed by the Director of Human Resources; and

Any other related duties required by the Director of Human Resources.

TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position requires, consistent with TRLA’s policy and subject to applicable law, a candidate to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.