Position Information
Position Title: Human Resources Generalist I or II DOQ
Department: Human Resources
Job Type: Full-Time
Priority Review Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Applications received by the priority review date will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Hiring Range
HR Generalist I: $50,000 – $73,000 annually DOQ
HR Generalist II: $61,000 – $84,000 annually DOQ
This is the range used to determine the starting annual salary for a new employee. Your starting annual salary within this range is based on factors such as your education, relevant experience, certifications, and licenses.
Full Salary Range
HR Generalist I: $49,845.03– $76,864.38 annually
HR Generalist II: $60,257.60 – $90,139.91 annually
This is the full annual salary range for the position. As you gain experience, develop your skills, and demonstrate successful performance in the role, you may have opportunities for salary growth within the full range.
Job Summary
Performs professional and technical Human Resources duties related to employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, payroll coordination, HRIS support, records management, and general HR operations. Provides day-to-day support to employees, supervisors, and departments and assists with the administration of assigned HR programs. Works under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager and Executive Director of Human Resources, exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides guidance and assistance to employees, supervisors, and departments regarding City policies, procedures, benefits, leave programs, and other Human Resources matters.
- Coordinates and processes personnel actions and employment changes, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
- Supports recruitment, selection, pre-employment, onboarding, and employee orientation activities.
- Maintains employee records and performs HRIS transactions in ADP WorkforceNow, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.
- Assists with ADP system maintenance, reporting, audits, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
- Assists with administration of the City's group health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other employee benefit programs.
- Assists employees with benefit questions, enrollment, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage issues.
- Assists with annual Open Enrollment activities, including employee communications, enrollment support, system updates, and coordination with benefit vendors.
- Assists with review and reconciliation of benefit invoices and billing statements; researches discrepancies and coordinates corrections with vendors and applicable City departments.
- Assists with retiree benefit administration, Affordable Care Act reporting, and other benefit compliance activities.
- Provides backup support for benefits administration during planned and unplanned absences and maintains working knowledge of benefit procedures and vendor processes.
- Assists with payroll administration, including review of personnel actions, verification of employee information, payroll audits, and research of payroll discrepancies.
- Administers assigned leave programs, including FMLA, Military Leave, Catastrophic Leave Pool, and other City leave policies.
- Assists with employee relations matters, workers' compensation coordination, Civil Service activities, and other HR programs as assigned.
- Reviews and maintains job descriptions and assists with updates in coordination with department leadership.
- Assists with HR reporting, public information requests, invoice processing, and records management.
- Identifies opportunities to improve HR processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
- Maintains confidentiality of employee and personnel information and handles sensitive matters with discretion.
- Adheres to the City's Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way in interactions with employees, applicants, retirees, vendors, and the public.
- Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws applicable to assigned duties.
- Working knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow.
- Basic knowledge of benefits administration and payroll practices.
- Ability to interpret policies and apply sound judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish professional working relationships with employees at all levels.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to identify issues, research information, and recommend practical solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and personal accountability by independently managing assigned responsibilities, anticipating operational needs, and following through on commitments while recognizing when consultation or escalation is appropriate.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with retirees, vendors, and external partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to operate standard office equipment.
Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements
Position Title
Requirements
Human Resources Generalist I
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Sociology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job is required.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible human resources experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional Human Resources certification or credential from a recognized HR certification organization preferred (HRCI, SHRM, PSHRA, TMHRA, ICMA, or other comparable credentials relevant to the position).
- Previous experience in a municipal government or public agency setting is preferred.
- Must have regular and punctual attendance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed based on operational needs.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must pass a criminal background check and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
- Due to Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements, the candidate must never have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order. Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Deferred Adjudication, or Felony Conviction are permanent disqualifiers.
Human Resources Generalist II
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Sociology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job is required.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible human resources experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional Human Resources certification or credential from a recognized HR certification organization is required (HRCI, SHRM, PSHRA, TMHRA, ICMA, or other comparable credentials relevant to the position) or the ability to obtain within two years of hire or promotion.
- Previous experience in a municipal government or public agency setting is preferred.
- Must have regular and punctual attendance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed based on operational needs.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must pass a criminal background check and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
- Due to Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements, the candidate must never have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order. Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Deferred Adjudication, or Felony Conviction are permanent disqualifiers.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to perform light to medium work that involves walking or standing, use the computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. This position requires occasional lifting and/or moving of records storage boxes, files, and office materials weighing approximately 20 – 30 pounds. Duties may include transporting records boxes to and from offsite storage areas and shelving files. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to dust, paper fibers, and minor environmental irritants when handling archived records or working in records storage areas.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.
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