Human Resources Generalist – Hutto, Texas

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations for Texas Corrugators, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits coordination, payroll, employee support, training records, and HR reporting. This role serves as a resource for all employees and works with leadership and HR partners to maintain accurate records, communicate expectations, and support a respectful workplace. Strong judgment, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through are essential to success in this position.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly non-exempt positions, including coordination of new hires with temp agencies for temporary employees, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, coordinating pre-employment testing, and supporting onboarding activities. Work with internal recruitment team on Salary-Exempt roles.
• Prepare and send offer letters when necessary, in coordination with the hiring manager and HR leadership.

Employee Benefits Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hire benefit enrollments, annual open enrollment, and qualifying life event changes.
• Track and follow up on documentation required for additional insurance coverage, including Evidence of Insurability, when applicable.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests and short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) claims, coordinating with employees and benefit administrators throughout the process.
• Communicate benefit information to all employees and assist with benefit-related questions.

Payroll and Compliance

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely submission of payroll information.
• Complete employment verifications and maintain Form I-9 documentation for all employees.
• Process employee terminations and maintain related documentation.

Employee Support and Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and HR support
• Handle employee relations matters, including employee coaching and disciplinary action, with guidance from HR leadership.
• Maintain employee training records and conduct training record audits for all employees.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for management.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential employee files and HR documentation.
• Prepare and respond to unemployment claims, coordinating supporting documentation as needed.

Wellness

• Coordinate employee wellness initiatives, including flu vaccination clinics.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Measures of Success

• Timely recruitment and complete onboarding documentation
• Accurate and timely payroll processing
• Timely follow-up on benefit enrollments, leave requests, and required documentation
• Accurate employee files, training records, and HR reports
• Responsive and professional support for employees and managers

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Three to five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; equivalent relevant experience acceptable to the hiring manager may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of human resources practices, employee support & relations (including disciplinary issues), staffing, and training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, computer applications, and ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Strong organization, time management, and follow-through.
• Ethical conduct, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Alignment with the company’s HEART values of Honesty, Engagement, Accountability, Respectfulness, and Teamwork.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history review.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment, with significant time at a desk using a computer.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.