HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST I - HR Project

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST I - HR Project

Salary

$60,965.84 - $67,036.32 Annually

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Project Employee - Exempt (#0024)

Job Number

10995

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

05/31/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

40

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist II will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Human Resources Department including performing a wide range of administrative, compliance, and employee support functions. This role assists with onboarding, recordkeeping, employment verifications, background checks, and HR file audits, while serving as a resource to employees and departments on HR policies and procedures. The position helps maintain regulatory compliance, supports HR programs and continuous improvement initiatives, and provides critical operational support to ensure efficient and accurate HR service delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists in the delivery of personnel policies, HR SOPs, and employee handbook maintenance.
• Acts as a resource to employees, providing employee relations support on issues, guidance on and interpreting company policies as well as assuring that employee perspectives are heard and considered.
• Prepares and delivers internal communication regarding policy changes, updates, or engagement.
• Verifies the information on the CS-5 as submitted by the hiring department. Ensures that selected applicant appeared on an eligibility list.
• Contacts and schedules applicants for criminal background checks, financial credit checks, motor vehicle checks, and DOT/NON-DOT physical and drug screens, when required.
• Sets the hire date with the assistance of the TA team and hiring department.
• Completes all new hire, FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries, Commercial Driver License checks, and in-state driver license checks as needed to assist the TA team.
• Handles administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientations, exit interviews and day-to-day software maintenance.
• Maintains employee records and ensures certifications are up to date.
• Provides Metric reports as needed.
• Acts as the primary backup for HR Generalist II.
• Maintains current working knowledge of compliance and regulatory concerns, industry trends and best practices.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and metrics.
• Assists with completing VOEs and HR related surveys.
• Develops and maintains affirmative action program, and maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9 for expired documents that require renewal.
• Performing HR file audits to ensure that all required documents are collected and maintained in employee files.
• Assists with special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Proven experience as an HR Assistant or Generalist.
• Understanding of general HR policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Attention to detail and analytically driven.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret data and write reports.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of applicants and County employees with different functional backgrounds.
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize varying duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Current and valid Class C driver license required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Prior HRIS implementation experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree?

• Yes
• No

02

If you do not have a Bachelors degree, what is the highest level of education that you have completed? If you have a Bachelors degree answer this question with - N/A.

03

How many years of experience do you have in the field of Human Resources?

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov