Human Resources Generalist

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Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, with a primary focus on employee relations. This role partners with leaders to navigate complex workplace matters, including conducting workplace investigations, managing reasonable accommodations, resolving employee concerns, and coaching through performance and behavioral issues. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively, and is passionate about building strong partnerships that foster an engaged, accountable, and high-performing workplace.

Reports to: HR Manager

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Develop partnerships with leaders and employees across the organization to leverage coaching and communication or practices related to human resources
• Participate in the deployment and administration of employee relations programs, affirmative action, and employee advocacy programs
• Perform thorough and unbiased investigations; subsequently making recommendations related to corrective disciplinary actions, career and/or performance development, terminations, additional training, etc…
• Collaborate with leaders in assigned departments on workforce planning, succession planning, career development, and any other related asks.
• Maintain a systematic approach to identifying and completing required tasks for items related to area of responsibility in HRIS system.
• All other related duties assigned

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of Human Resource experience
OR
• High School Diploma or GED + 5 years of related Human Resource experience
• + 2 years in employee relations with a demonstrated success conducting investigations and resolving complaints with minimal legal intervention

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
SHRM preferred

Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem- solving skills
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office products

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
The person in this role will work extensively with leaders and employees throughout the hospital

Physical Capabilities
This role requires sitting at a desk for extended periods of time while working at a computer. Occasionally exerts force to lift greater than 10 pounds

Environmental/Working Conditions
This position is subject to inside environmental and varying temperature conditions.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*