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Qualifications
Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now
Familiarity with ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode
Experience with Ceridian and Dayforce software
Understanding of Benefit Functions within a HR role
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Knowledge of compliance regulations and standards within the HR field
Ability to manage and improve employee relations
Experience with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and related procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training
Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing various human resources functions, including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration
Oversee the recruitment, vetting, and hiring processes, ensuring compliance with background check approval procedures
Train hiring managers in effective interviewing techniques and the use of the ATS system for better recruitment outcomes
Utilize ATS, Job Boards, and Educational Associations to assist in hiring and sourcing qualified personnel
Establish and maintain effective communication with school liaisons to guide and assist them in managing school-specific HR functions
Serve as the first point of contact for school personnel issues, understanding and adhering to escalation protocols
Assist in conducting preliminary investigations as requested, delivering preliminary findings and creating recommendations where needed
Plan and conduct new employee orientation sessions, ensuring adherence to State and Federal employment compliance
Conduct annual background checks for all employees
Collaborate with the Benefits office and Director of Human Resources in managing all Medical, Personal, and Military leaves, ensuring total compliance with leave tracking policies
Assist the Director of HR on all ADA requests for accommodation and work with management to ensure compliance
Maintain FMLA files, including all supporting documentation and final leave tracking calendars
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
Complete related projects as needed to accomplish human resources and organization mission
Job description
Description

We are on the hunt for a dedicated HR Generalist to join our team in Austin, Texas. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity in the industry. The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing various human resources functions, including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities
• Oversee the recruitment, vetting, and hiring processes, ensuring compliance with background check approval procedures.
• Train hiring managers in effective interviewing techniques and the use of the ATS system for better recruitment outcomes.
• Utilize ATS, Job Boards, and Educational Associations to assist in hiring and sourcing qualified personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with school liaisons to guide and assist them in managing school-specific HR functions.
• Serve as the first point of contact for school personnel issues, understanding and adhering to escalation protocols.
• Assist in conducting preliminary investigations as requested, delivering preliminary findings and creating recommendations where needed.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation sessions, ensuring adherence to State and Federal employment compliance.
• Conduct annual background checks for all employees.
• Collaborate with the Benefits office and Director of Human Resources in managing all Medical, Personal, and Military leaves, ensuring total compliance with leave tracking policies.
• Assist the Director of HR on all ADA requests for accommodation and work with management to ensure compliance.
• Maintain FMLA files, including all supporting documentation and final leave tracking calendars.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Complete related projects as needed to accomplish human resources and organization mission.

Requirements
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now
• Familiarity with ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode
• Experience with Ceridian and Dayforce software
• Understanding of Benefit Functions within a HR role
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and standards within the HR field
• Ability to manage and improve employee relations
• Experience with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and related procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit

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