Senior Human Resources Generalist Employee Relations

About UT Southwestern

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The Senior HR Employee Relations Generalist will process unemployment claims, provide back up for compliance items, assist with employee relations tasks for training, assist with the PRN process (removal of duty and generate letters) and provide administrative assistance to the department.

This position is under a hybrid work scheduled with 2 days per week in office and as needed by the department.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or Bachelor's Degree In Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field or Experience: 7 years Of progressively responsible HR experience with High School Diploma/GED or 3 years Of professional experience in one or more areas of human resources with Bachelor's Degree. Will consider relevant education and experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

Preferred

Education and Certifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Prior experience working in Employee Relations, Payroll, or Leave and Benefits Administration with Bachelor's Degree
• Licenses and Certifications: (PHR) PROF HUMAN RESOURCES Upon Hire or SHRM Upon Hire or HR-related certifications Upon Hire

Job Duties

• Provides full range of support in functional areas of human resources including, but not limited to, Benefits, Employee Relations, Workers' Compensation and Leave Administration, Recruitment, Compensation, and Organizational Development and Training.
• Counsels, advises, and works with staff, supervisors, and managers to identify and resolve personnel issues and improve workforce performance and effectiveness.
• Coordinates the administration and confidential investigation of workers compensation.
• Assists with benefit administration.
• Provides guidance to staff and management regarding interpretation of policies and practices affecting various divisions in human resources.
• Provides various reports upon request. Assists with statistical reports. Assists in ensuring accuracy of information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Key skills/competency

• Human Resources
• Employee Relations
• HR Generalist
• Workers' Compensation
• Benefits Administration
• Policy Interpretation
• HR Compliance
• Training
• Recruitment
• Organizational Development