Human Resources Generalist

At the Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis PLLC, the Human Resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful Human Resources Generalist to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The Human Resources Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and will help with important functions such as employee relations, compensation, and benefits. At The Willis Law Group, we understand that our business thrives when our employees thrive, and it begins with hiring the right Human Resources Generalist. This position is in Garland, TX, and 100% onsite.

HR Generalist Objectives:

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide

guidance and interpretation for business operations.

• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.

HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Prepare paperwork for a smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews. including data entry in our HR drives and Excel spreadsheets and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct and manage the investigations, terminations, and exit interview process.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, organizational change, and all other employer-relations matters.
• Correspond with insurance brokers.
• Coordinate insurance training for employees prior to the new benefits year.
• Input newly onboarded employees’ benefits into the insurance portal.
• Assist employees who need COBRA benefits.
• Input time and attendance into payroll software for employees.
• Assist current employees with insurance questions.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including semimonthly updates to
• employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of the employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.

HR Generalist Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Proven success working in an HR department.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Paychex software—preferred
• Experience with different online insurance platforms and Open Enrollment processes.
• Ability to communicate with the team and carriers and keep records up to date.
• Familiarity with HSA, HRA, FSA, COBRA, and 401k plans.
• Knowledge of national and local laws and regulations related to employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work well with team members & departments.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD, LTD
• Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off – accrued.
• Competitive Salary

Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and

celebrated!