Human Resources Generalist - Woodforest Bank

Human Resources Generalist-062046

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Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!

The Human Resources Generalist supports the Employee Relations (ER) and HR Business Partners (HRBP) functions in the administration of human resources guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as employee relations matters. The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is mainly responsible for applying HR policies, procedures, as well as employee relations in their function. The HR Generalist supports employees and managers by responding to HR inquiries and supports the ER Manager with employee relations escalations and/or investigations of mid-level severity.

Key Responsibilities:
·  Facilitates proper employee documentation and records maintenance in HR systems, compiling reports as needed. Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employees’ concerns.
·  Develops, implements, reinforces, and modifies HR policies, programs, and procedures.
·  Audits HR policies, programs, and procedures against relevant legislation and best practices and recommends improvements.
·  Provides advice and assistance to employees and managers on HR policies, programs, and procedures.
·  Resolves HR inquiries or escalates them to the appropriate individual depending on severity.

Competencies Required:
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
·  Working knowledge of employee relations, federal and state laws /regulations (including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, ADAAA, ADEA and FMLA).
·  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with objectivity, candor, and confidence.
·  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to navigate human resources software applications (i.e., UltiPro, Taleo, Kronos) and related websites.
·  Conflict resolution negotiations.
·  Demonstrated time/organizational management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
·  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
·  Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.

 Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
·  Minimum 3 years’ professional Human Resources experience required, including at least 1 year of employee relations experience, OR
   ·  Minimum 3 years’ Woodforest National Bank Branch Manager experience with Human Resources course work or HR Certification required.

Formal Education & Certification:
·  Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, Accounting, or related field preferred.
·  Professional HR certification preferred.

Work Status:
·  Full-Time.

Supervisory Responsibility:
·  None.

Travel:
·  10% travel expected.

Working Conditions:
·  Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.
·  Normal HR activities may require working outside of standard business hours (9:00am-5:00pm).

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Job

: Corporate

Primary Location

: Texas-The Woodlands

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Locations

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Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Organization

: Texas - Houston