HR Generalist

About JRBT

JRBT has earned a reputation for being one of the best accounting firms in Texas. But we’ve also come to be known as one of the best places to work. Founded in Waco in 1913, JRBT is a mid-sized accounting firm located in a dynamic, growing community. We are consistently recognized for our service to clients and the local community, voted as “Waco’s best accounting firm” year after year. We’ve also attracted national attention, having been named to Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firms list. Among the many reasons for our continued success is our team of bright, dedicated professionals. But the real foundation for our success is our culture—one that has been carefully maintained for more than 100 years. We’ve worked hard to create an environment that places value on family, hard work, community service, mutual respect, and the common goal of exceeding clients’ expectations. Simply put, our team members enjoy working here and they like one another. That’s reflected in the exemplary work we do every day.

About the Position

The focus of our HR Generalist is to make connections with people and provide guidance to staff on JRBT procedures, issues, and HR related questions while working closely and accurately within established guidelines. Someone successful in this role will possess the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time while focusing on timeliness, quality, and attention to detail. This role is responsible for a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing.

Our HR Generalist will assist with the implementation of JRBT’s mission and talent strategy and in ensuring the Human Resource (HR) department abides by legal compliance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize as needed.
• A persuasive, teaching style of communication is required to help communicate our policies, programs, and systems to internal stakeholders and employees.
• Ability to understand and react quickly to the changing organizational environment.
• Strong understanding of when and how to follow guidelines, established policies, rules, and details.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn our HRIS and talent management systems (prior experience with Paycor, a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding experience:
  • Conducting background checks, I-9 verifications, ensuring all new hire information is obtained and distributed to responsible parties in a timely manner.
  • Conducting exit interviews, return of company property, an ensuring all steps of company termination process is handled timely.
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support JRBT’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Assists in the administration of human resource programs:
  • Compensation, benefits, and leave
  • Employee relations
  • Performance and talent management
  • Training and development.
• Responsible for benefits administration:
  • Open enrollment, benefit system within Paycor, and new employee benefit enrollment.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with management to understand required skills and competencies.
• Maintain HR reports.
• File annual reports including EEO-1
• Monitor and ensure the JRBT’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain personnel files and reports in compliance with related laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned by HR Director.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in a related field as well as 5 years HR experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred with 3 years HR experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Benefits:

JRBT offers competitive pay and a full benefits package. Total benefits package includes bonus as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Job Details:

Exempt position reporting to the Director of HR.
Monday- Friday: 8:00 to 5:00

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