Human Resources Generalist II - Mercedes

Company: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
Location: Mercedes
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Human Resources Generalist II - Mercedes The Human Resources Generalist works under the direct supervision of the Director of Human Resources. The primary responsibilities are: Maintains a deadlines calendar, including grievance and disciplinary responses, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) absences, responses to unemployment claims, workers compensation claims and related absences, and any other deadlines; Responsible for filing of documents related to grievances and discipline, FMLA, workers compensation, and unemployment claims; Assists in TRLA compliance with provisions and regulations under ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, Pensions, 401(k)/403(b), 125 plan and other related policies; Conducts post-employment employee reference checks with previous employers; Responsible for the set-up of the initial new hire personnel file and the maintenance of all personnel files, ensuring that required documentation is filed and updated; Responsible for timely responses of employer verifications. Ensures HR materials located on the TRLA Wiki are up to date. Responsible for the record retention process for terminated personnel files; Assist with the reporting and documentation of probationary employee evaluations and required annual staff evaluations; Assist with documentation of all non-TRLA loan repayment requirements and opportunities; Assists in the compilation of statistical data reports as required by funding sources; Responsible for the oversight of TRLA in-house volunteer program, including maintaining records and preparing required reports; Assist with the coordination of new employee orientation regarding TRLA policies and reporting and documentation of policy and procedure changes; Assists with the administration and compliance of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Assists with the day-to-day employee changes regarding Medical, Dental, Vision or Life due to a qualifying events; Assists with the planning and coordination of the welfare plans--- annual open enrollment; Acts as liaison between the employee and our Benefits Agent of Record and/or representative regarding voluntary products; Assists with the administration of the pension plan (TRLA retirement plan); Monitors COBRA payments to ensure timeliness for medical and/or dental insurance. If not timely, takes appropriate action as directed by the Director of Human Resources; Any other related duties required by the Director of Human Resources. Qualifications: College degree required Minimum of 3 year experience in human resources Proficient with PC computing, Microsoft office applications and internet search Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Well-organized, ability to multi-task Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred Self-starter with ability to work independently Excellent organizational skills Ability to travel to office locations Knowledge of state/federal labor law preferred TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires, consistent with TRLA---s policy and subject to applicable law, a candidate to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment. TO APPLY COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATOIN AT WWW.TRLA.ORG Company Description Founded in 1970 to represent Texas farmworkers, TRLA has grown into the nation---s third largest legal aid provider and the largest in Texas. TRLA provides free civil legal services to residents in 68 Southwest Texas counties, and represents migrant and seasonal farm workers throughout the state and in six other southern states. TRLA also operates public defender programs that serve at least 10 Texas counties, representing low-income and indigent people accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile crimes. TRLA serves about 23,000 clients each year. However, more than 2.6 million residents of Southwest Texas are considered eligible for TRLA services, a ratio of almost 21,000 potential clients per legal aid lawyer. As a result, thousands of low-income Texans still lack access to civil legal representation. TRLA attorneys specialize in more than 45 practice areas, including family, employment, foreclosure, bankruptcy, subsidized housing, farmworker, civil rights, and environmental law. TRLA serves its clientele through its Mercedes headquarters and branch offices throughout Southwest Texas. Its Southern Migrant Legal Services (SMLS) office in Nashville, Tenn., serves migrant farm workers in that state and five others: Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. TRLA is funded principally by Legal Services Corporation, the federal agency that provides financial resources to legal aid organizations throughout the nation, and by Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF), which was created by the Texas Supreme Court in 1984. TRLA receives smaller grants from a variety of federal, state and local agencies, foundations, and corporations. In addition, the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense funds TRLA's growing public defender program. TRLA has developed other special programs that serve specific client populations: Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA), funded by TAJF; the Texas Foster Youth Project, and Texas C-Bar, which provides legal services to small businesses and nonprofits.

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