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Form of workWe are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Galveston, TX, League City, TX, Springfield, MO or Glenmont, NY.
As an HR generalist, you will support our client groups in the business by carrying out responsibilities in Employee Relations including performance management, workplace investigations, onboarding and offboarding, policy interpretation and implementation, employee health and safety, leader development, and employment law compliance.
In this role you will work with an embedded, client-facing group that works to enhance the relationship between managers and employees. You will provide coaching, tools, and resources throughout the employment life cycle so managers can effectively lead our people to meet business objectives.
What You'll Do:
- Builds and maintains positive HR relations with all levels of management and employees.
- Analyzes Employee Relations issues and provide advice and guidance on decision-making.
- Maintains high level of visibility and approachability.
- Identifies and/or responds to performance management issues and provide objective coaching and advisement to employees and managers in a timely and proactive manner.
- Influences and supports effective relationships between employees and managers by providing coaching and facilitation of discussions between managers and employees.
- Communicates and interprets various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
- Conducts workplace investigations in response to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, terminations, and relationship issues.
- Coaches employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
- Provides guidance to managers on onboarding best practices; conducts exit interviews.
- Responds to various employee health and safety issues.
- Within functional areas of responsibility, maintains process documents and identifies opportunities and assist in the development of solutions in support of the business.
- Provides support and partnership to HR business partners to meet client needs.
- Utilizes business acumen and client relationships to partner with and support other areas of HR including Leaves and Accommodations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, etc.
- May be assigned as the point person for an area of responsibility under the ER function umbrella (e.g., unemployment, workers' compensation, performance management, onboarding, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree.
- Four to six years of human resources and/or Employee Relations experience
- Prior experience with any HRIS systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience accepted. Degree emphasis in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
- Employee Relations and independent investigation experience.
Salary for this position can range from $63,472 for candidates who are minimally qualified through $79,326 or more highly qualified candidates. Candidates outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill and education.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization's values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
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The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Hiring Manager: Nora Iris Gillies
Recruiter: Ashley B Villarreal
