Human Resources Generalist

Overview

The Human Resources Generalist I - Benefits, under general supervision, provides moderately complex Human Resources work and plays a key role in the talent management strategy by administering comprehensive benefit and reward programs perceived as highly valuable to our university community to retain top talent. This customer-service minded professional is responsible for actively engaging with our employees to educate them on the benefits received through working at A&M-San Antonio and serve as a resource to get the most from their benefits.

The Human Resources Generalist I - Benefits reports to the AVP/Chief Human Resources Officer.

• Job Title: Human Resources Generalist I - Benefits
• Agency: Texas A&M University - San Antonio
• Department: Office Of Human Resources
• Proposed Minimum Salary: $17.50 hourly
• Job Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Job Type: Staff
• Job Description: The Human Resources Generalist I - Benefits, under general supervision, provides moderately complex Human Resources work and plays a key role in the talent management strategy by administering comprehensive benefit and reward programs perceived as highly valuable to our university community to retain top talent. This customer-service minded professional is responsible for actively engaging with our employees to educate them on the benefits received through working at A&M-San Antonio and serve as a resource to get the most from of their benefits.
  
  The Human Resources Generalist I
  - Benefits reports to the AVP/Chief Human Resources Officer.

• Performs technical and administrative work in support of human resources programs to include selection of benefit plans, retirement, and wellness.
• Assists in compiling and preparing reports and documents related to benefits and wellness activities.
• Enters, updates, and retrieves files and records in Workday the human resources information system, and may assist with the analysis of human resources reports or organizational methods.
• Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and forms.
• Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefits programs.
• Coordinate benefits administration to include new hire enrollment, annual open enrollment, and mid-year changes including communication to the university community and managing enrollment data with all vendors and within the HRIS online system.
• Conduct benefit orientations educating new employees of the details of the retirement, leave, and benefit programs.
• Respond to human resources-related benefits inquiries.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employees directing them to appropriate resources and answering benefit policy inquiries with a high level of customer service, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Assist with the Health & Wellness strategy that incorporates holistic well-being focusing on physical, mental, financial, intellectual, and social health.
• Act as the benefits subject matter expert (SME) ensuring benefits policies and practices remain compliant.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• No prior experience.

• Benefits experience in higher education.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices in relation to benefits and wellness.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Workday experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, exceptional interpersonal communication, strong problem solving skills, high level of organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Flexible self-starter.

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Professional References

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