Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist performs professional work across multiple human resources functions, including workforce training and development, onboarding, employee relations, leave and accommodation administration, benefits coordination, performance management, training, HRIS and records administration, job documentation, and separation processing.

The position interprets and applies Tribal personnel policies and applicable employment requirements, provides consistent guidance to employees and supervisors, protects confidential information, and supports a respectful workplace aligned with the sovereignty, values, and operational priorities of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Training and Organizational Support Develop or coordinate employee and supervisor training on onboarding, policy, respectful workplace conduct, documentation, performance management, and HR processes Participate in job fairs, community outreach, interdepartmental projects, audits, and special HR initiatives.

Perform other related duties consistent with the purpose and level of the position as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Employee Relations and Policy Administration Serve as an accessible HR contact for employees and supervisors; explain policies, procedures, benefits, workplace expectations, and available resolution processes.

Receive and document workplace concerns; conduct or support impartial fact-finding, interviews, records review, and investigation summaries as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Advise supervisors on performance documentation, coaching, corrective action, attendance, conflict resolution, and consistent application of policy; elevate high-risk or sensitive matters promptly.

Support grievance, appeal, complaint, and separation processes while maintaining neutrality, due process, non-retaliation, and confidentiality.

Monitor employee-relations trends and recommend preventive training, policy clarification, or process improvements.

Leave, Benefits, and Employment Actions Coordinate employee leave requests, medical documentation, return-to-work processes, workplace accommodations, and required notices in consultation with the Director and benefits providers.

Assist employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying-life-event changes, retirement information, workers' compensation coordination, and referral to appropriate plan administrators.

Process and audit personnel actions involving hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leave, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and separations.

Conduct exit processing and interviews; ensure timely recovery of Tribal property, access notifications, final documentation, and records retention.

HR Operations, Compliance, and Reporting Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential electronic and physical personnel records in accordance with Tribal policy, retention requirement...