HR Generalist & Employee Relations·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USANo salary listed
About the Job
Requirements
Working knowledge of human resources practices and employment laws.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Proficiency with human resources information systems and Microsoft Office.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to escalate issues appropriately rather than independently resolve complex matters.
Responsibilities
Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes to align with the company’s vision, values, and mission.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries about human resources policies, procedures, and programs.
Support managers with performance-management processes and documentation, including disciplinary actions and coaching conversations.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of employee-related matters.
Escalate complex employee-relations issues, investigations, and sensitive situations to human resources leadership as appropriate.
Support employee-engagement initiatives and activities.
Assist employees with general benefits questions and escalate complex issues.
Support open-enrollment activities, including employee communication and system updates.
Maintain accurate benefits records and assist with compliance tracking and processes.
Manage recruiting efforts, including job postings, sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to support position selection.
Coordinate and facilitate onboarding activities for new hires.
Maintain applicant-tracking-system data and recruitment records.
Coordinate administrative aspects of leave processes, including FMLA and ADA matters.
Provide general guidance to employees on leave procedures and timelines.
Maintain leave records and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
Assist with scheduling and tracking employee training programs.
Support learning initiatives and development activities.
Maintain training records and reporting.
Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in human resources systems.
Assist with policy updates and human resources communications.
Support audits and compliance-related activities.
Stay informed of employment-law requirements and escalate concerns as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Human Resources Specialist supports key HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, recruiting coordination, and leave of absence processes. This role provides day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, ensures accurate processing of HR activities, and assists with maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Work safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Employee Relations
Serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and programs
Supports managers with performance management processes and documentation, including disciplinary actions and coaching conversations
Ensures accurate and timely documentation of employee-related matters
Escalates complex employee relations issues, investigations, and sensitive situations to HR leadership as appropriate
Supports employee engagement initiatives and activities
Benefits Administration
Assists employees with general benefit-related questions and escalates more complex issues
Supports open enrollment activities, including employee communication and system updates
Maintains accurate benefit records and assists with compliance tracking/processes
Recruiting & Onboarding
Manages recruiting efforts, including job postings, sourcing, screening, and interview coordination
Partners with hiring managers to support the selection process for positions
Coordinates and facilitates onboarding activities to ensure a smooth new hire experience
Maintains applicant tracking system data and recruitment records
Leave of Absence
Coordinates administrative aspects of leave processes (FMLA, ADA, etc.)
Provides general guidance to employees on leave procedures and timelines
Maintains records and ensures documentation is complete and compliant
Training & Development
Assists with scheduling and tracking employee training programs
Supports learning initiatives and development activities
Maintains training records and reporting
Compliance & Administration
Maintains employee records and ensures data accuracy in HR systems
Assists with policy updates and HR communications
Supports audits and compliance-related activities
Stays informed of employment law requirements and escalates concerns as needed
Working knowledge of HR practices and employment laws
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Ability to escalate issues appropriately rather than independently resolve complex matters