HR Generalist

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.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 on-going basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION• Bachelor's degreeWORK EXPERIENCE• Two years of human resources or related experience