Human Resources Coordinator bei Town of Northlake, TX

About the Department

Under general supervision, serves as the primary point of contact for all Human Resources functions within the Town. Performs a full range of professional duties, including administration of employee benefits; recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding; maintenance of personnel records and employee data; processing employee status changes; coordinating job description updates with departments; completing employment verifications; overseeing annual performance evaluation processes; supporting employee relations and disciplinary procedures; administering personnel policies; managing leave programs and workers’ compensation claims; coordinating workplace injury reporting; and carrying out other related duties as assigned.
Starting salary up to $72K

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the TOWN as the needs of the TOWN and requirements of the position change.· Manages human resources information system (HRIS) records and employee personnel files.· Assists employees with benefit questions, claim issues, retirement inquiries, and related concerns.· Administers health and retirement benefits, including Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); assists with rate coordination and vendor negotiations.· Processes benefit enrollments, qualifying events, and terminations; coordinates the annual open enrollment process, including employee information sessions.· Conducts new employee orientation, ensuring employees understand Town benefits, policies, and organizational culture; collects required documentation for state and federal reporting.· Performs recruitment activities, including posting job openings (through Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Municipal League, and other sources), coordinating with departments, reviewing applications, processing new-hire paperwork, coordinating pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.· Coordinates and tracks annual employee performance evaluations.· Administers leave programs (FMLA, sick leave, vacation, parental leave) in compliance with applicable laws and Town policies.· Processes and tracks workers’ compensation claims and coordinates workplace injury reporting.· Maintains I-9 forms, conducts periodic audits, and ensures compliance with federal employment verification requirements.· Supports compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and other labor laws.· Coordinates and conducts employee exit interviews/surveys and processes offboarding paperwork.· Oversees retention and archiving of employee documents to ensure records compliance.· Provides guidance to supervisors and employees regarding personnel policies, procedures, and disciplinary processes.· Coordinates employee training requirements (safety, compliance, or Town-mandated programs as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.KNOWLEDGE:§ Must have considerable knowledge of human resources principles, concepts, theories, and other techniques of human resource management.§ Ability to understand, interpret and apply principles, laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures involved in policy, sound record keeping functions; as well as the ability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.§ Proficiency in use of personal computers, with experience using MS Office applications.§ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good interpersonal skills.§ Has appropriate knowledge for professional assistance to Town management and staff on Human Resource programs and activities.SKILLS:§ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good interpersonal skills.§ Proficiency in use of personal computers, with experience using MS Office applications.§ Interacts professionally with the public and public officials.ABILITIES:§ Ability to understand, interpret and apply principles, laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.§ Ability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.§ Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.§ Ability to convey facts and recommendations relating to human resource policies and problems in a concise way through verbal and written communication.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.FORMAL EDUCATION:§ High School Diploma or GED.§ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field preferred.RELATABLE WORK EXPERIENCE:§ At least one year of applicable work experience preferred.§ Experience with NeoGov or similar HRIS software preferred.TRAINING (LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION):§ Valid Texas Driver’s License

Other Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) may be required to have contact/communications with individuals internally and externally on a regular basis.