Place of Business: City of Leander

Position Description:
Performs senior-level complex work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Develops safety policies, procedures, and programs, and performs training, inspection of work areas and hazards, and investigations of accidents. Risk Management responsibilities include implementing City Risk Management programs and conducting Risk Management reviews.

Job Duties and / or Responsibilities:

Safety:

• Functions as Safety Officer for the City. Responsible for meetings with various City departments and outside agencies and citizens. Responsible for training and ensuring that meetings are conducted (personally or by an outside vendor) to guarantee the success of City safety programs.
• Inspects facilities, equipment and work sites, identifies job hazards, and recommends preventative and corrective procedures.
• Prepares the safety budget for approval, and monitors spending to ensure adherence to the plan.
• Serves as the leader for the Fleet Safety Committee. Updates and revises the committee processes as needed.
• Facilitates employee safety training to include hazard communications, blood-borne pathogens, fleet safety/defensive driving, remedial driver training, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, work zone safety, accident investigation techniques, evacuation plans, and ergonomic assessments.
• Oversees the publication of forms and documents related to safety programs.
• Serves as the “first point of contact” for all accidents, incident, or injuries for the City.
• Analyzes and maintains accident data and provides recommendations to City Management for improvement by developing short and long-range plans to reduce costs.
• Prepares and presents detailed analytical safety and risk summaries and progress updates as requested by city management.
• Plans, creates, and updates content for the employee’s SharePoint and HR homepage on the City website with content related to safety, risk management, workers’ compensation, and Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
• Prepares and delivers presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences as needed.

Risk:

• Plans, manages, coordinates, and administers the risk program for the City to control, minimize, eliminate, or transfer possible losses. Programs include but are not limited to property and casualty insurance, safety and loss control, workers’ compensation, general liability, Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Authority (FTA), and third-party claims.
• Prepares the risk management budget for approval, and monitors spending to ensure adherence to the plan.
• Ensures that all City properties and assets are adequately insured and improvements are properly added. This includes coverage of City owned property, leased property, including but not limited to public art, vehicles, and equipment, etc.
• Collects and maintains all certificates of insurance for the City. Ensures that all leased property is covered by the vendor.
• Manages and adjusts auto and liability claims, including receiving notices from claimants, submitting them to insurer, and working with all parties including City and TML attorneys to ensure a timely and effective resolution.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of risk management, workers’ compensation, and Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
• Oversees the preparation of technical and comprehensive reports, plans, and procedures for developing risk management programs, reviews, and inspections.
• Provides citizen services and interaction by answering citizen’s questions and concerns, guiding citizens in the claim filing process, monitors claim status to completion, and follows up on claims for corrections and additional documentation.
• Conducts risk assessments and routine safety audits at City facilities and offsite work locations to identify risks.
• Processes workers’ compensation claims and monitors medical treatment of injured employees for return-to-work issues. Coordinates with departments for the administration of light duty. Works with occupational clinics to set up proper Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) for various City jobs.
• Monitors and oversees workers’ compensation claims by coordinating patient care, collecting reports, photos, videos, investigates accidents to determine the cause of injury, authorizes after-hours treatment, completes accident files, evaluates return to work options, and monitors claim trends.
• Monitors claims to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and audits records on a regular basis.
• Administers employee drug/alcohol testing programs (DOT and Non-DOT) and provides employee training on drug/alcohol policies. Acts as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for DOT drug/alcohol test results.
• Responsible for implementing and tracking the City’s random testing program for drugs/alcohol and conducting the annual Drug & Alcohol Clearing House audit for all commercial drivers.
• Acts as “essential personnel” and reports to the City’s Emergency Management Operations Center during times of activation.
• Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and other job-related requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, in Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field related to Risk Management and/or Safety.
• Minimum of five years of full-time experience directly related to employee safety, risk management, workers’ compensation, and/or liability insurance.

OR,

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college, in Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field related to Risk Management and/or Safety.
• Minimum of three years of full-time experience directly related to employee safety, risk management, workers’ compensation, and/or liability insurance.

OR,

• An equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum of nine years) that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Class "C" Driver's License from any U.S. State.
• Must be able to obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire, per state law.
• Must be able to use personal vehicle to drive to multiple work sites in Leander and surrounding areas as part of the regular job duties. 
• The City will provide a bi-weekly car allowance as part of the compensation package.

Salary: $86,860.80 - $99,886.80

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Place of Business: Giant Noise

Position Description:
The Human Resources Generalist will support the Operations department in delivering efficient and effective HR Services across all levels of the organization. This role combines a comprehensive knowledge of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS management, with strong organizational and administrative skills. The HR Generalist will be a point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies and processes and ensuring a positive employee experience through effective program and system support.

.Job Duties and/ or Responsibilities: 

HRIS and Systems Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the organization’s HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and troubleshooting issues as needed; Manage employee information and transactions within the HRIS, including new hires, terminations, role changes, and benefits updates; Coordinate with IT and HRIS vendors to maintain and improve system functionality, including overseeing updates, integrations, and user training; Train employees and managers on new system functionalities and support them in utilizing the systems effectively.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process for full-time, part-time, and intern hiring, including job postings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and facilitating hiring decisions; Assist the Associate Director of HR in collaborating with hiring managers and supervisors to strategize on recruitment approaches that highlight Giant Noise (GN) and its employees, focusing on agency core values and culture from an HR perspective; Ensure thorough connectivity in the hiring process by notifying relevant staff and initiating job postings across various social media platforms, websites, and industry-specific groups; Provide hiring managers with guidance on job requirements, interview best practices, and candidate selection processes to ensure alignment with GN’s standards; Manage offer letter generation, background checks, and onboarding documentation for new hires; Maintain recruitment records and update applicant tracking systems; Oversee internship program including collaborating with department heads to define internship roles, set goals, support feedback, conduct check-ins, evaluate the program, and recommend improvements.

Onboarding and Offboarding: Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including coordinating orientation sessions, handling new hire paperwork, and conducting initial and ongoing HR training; Ensure that new hires are set up in relevant systems and that all required documentation is collected and filed; Manage offboarding documentation, and provide assistance with termination processes, including coordinating final payroll and benefits information.

Benefits Management: Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee perks in collaboration with the company’s benefits broker and HRIS system; Serve as initial company contact for employee benefit inquiries, facilitating communication with the employee and benefits broker to resolve all claims or coverage questions; Coordinate annual benefits enrollment in collaboration with the COO, Associate Director of HR and company’s benefits broker, facilitating updates to benefits information, communicating options to employees, and assisting in enrollment changes.

Timekeeping and Payroll Assistance: Monitor and maintain accurate records in the timekeeping system for hourly employees, ensuring that overtime, PTO, and leave are recorded correctly; Assist the Finance department in processing payroll for part-time employees, including verifying timecard data and addressing discrepancies; Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, timekeeping, and PTO balances.

Compliance and Policy Management:
Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ADA, FMLA, ACA, and EEO requirements; Assist in development and updates to policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance with applicable employment laws; Support annual audits and reporting requirements, including those related to ACA, FMLA, and workers’ compensation; Maintain confidential employee records and HR files, ensuring proper retention and disposal practices.

Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including scheduling meetings, preparing HR reports and regular audits, and responding to inquiries; Assist with employee relations initiatives, including managing engagement surveys, providing HR policy information, and escalating issues when necessary.

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement:
Stay updated on HR trends, best practices, and legal changes to ensure HR operations remain current and compliant; Seek opportunities for process improvements within HR workflows and systems, presenting recommendations to the HR leadership team; Participate in HR training sessions, workshops, and networking events to enhance personal skills and HR knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in general human resources administration.
Certification: APHR, PHR, and/or SHRM-CP certification highly desired.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required for administrative roles.

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Place of Business: Integral Care

Position Description:
The Human Resources Generalist - Employee Engagement is responsible for enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and retention, along with managing benefit administration processes.

Job Duties and/ or Responsibilities: 
-Design and implement employee engagement programs, surveys, and initiatives.
-Analyze employee feedback and engagement survey results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
-Promote employee engagement initiatives through various communication platforms.
-Organize training sessions and workshops focused on team building, leadership development, and employee recognition.
-Provide coaching and support to managers on fostering engagement within their teams.
-Assist with efforts to recognize and celebrate employee achievements and milestones.
-Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
-Communicate benefits information to employees and assist with enrollment and inquiries. 

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors' degree in Human Resources or a related field is required. Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in employee engagement and in employee benefit plan structure. Must also have experience in employee benefits administration, presenting in front of large groups of people, event planning and organization. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

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Place of Business:  Integral Care

Position Description:
The Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations is responsible for managing workplace relationships with a focus on making Integral Care's work environment productive and compliant with applicable requirements. This role involves conducting investigations, consulting with management, involvement in disciplinary actions, and overseeing the performance management and offboarding process

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities: 
-Assist with investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and workplace conflicts.
-Gather and analyze information, conduct interviews, document findings, and recommend resolutions that are consistent with agency policies and other requirements.
-Assist in ensuring fair and consistent application of the agency's progressive discipline policy.
-Guide managers on appropriate disciplinary steps and actions in response to employee behavior and performance issues.
-Guide managers and employees through the performance management process, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback.
-Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback on the employee experience and identify opportunities for improvement.
-Oversee the offboarding process, ensuring a smooth and respectful transition for departing employees.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors' degree in Human Resources or a related field is required. Must have minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience and experience in employee relations with a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations. Must also have excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

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Place of Business: Greater Austin YMCA

Position Description:
How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)

Join our dynamic People Team as a Payroll Supervisor, a pivotal role that fuels our organization’s purpose! In this exciting position, you’ll ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our dedicated team of 1,500 employees, all while upholding our internal policies and federal regulations. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of People, you’ll manage payroll cycles with precision, playing a crucial part in safeguarding our organization’s financial health. Help us make sure our employees are paid accurately and on time—your expertise will be key to our success!

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)

Accurately process bi-weekly and weekly payroll for 1,500 employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Accumulate, review, and balance hours in the ADP Workforce Now time and attendance module.

Handle payroll adjustments including retroactive pay, garnishments, special pays, and paid time off (PTO) adjustments.

Process off-cycle payrolls for check adjustments, voids, and reissues.

Review and maintain payroll tax notices from agencies, ensuring accurate and timely tax withholding and reporting.

Create payroll reports for reconciliation of retirement plan contributions, employee benefit programs, and general ledger entry.

Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting to the payroll service provider.

Oversee the processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises, etc.) and system updates.

Participate in payroll-related audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

Work effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve payroll issues and respond to payroll-related questions.

Establish and manage a comprehensive process for timely and accurate payroll submission, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting.

Identify inefficiencies in payroll processes and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and streamline workflows

Assist in the implementation of automated payroll processes, reducing manual tasks and minimizing errors.

Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improving payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Create and generate regular and ad-hoc reports from the HRIS system to support payroll analysis, compliance reporting, and management requests.

Work with HR, finance, and other departments to provide payroll data and insights for various organizational needs, including budgeting and financial planning.

Collaborate with the People team and HRIS team to test and implement payroll system upgrades, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes.

Maintain rigorous payroll records in compliance with all state and federal laws and execute an organized system of communications to cross functional teams such as finance.

Ensure the HRIS system (ADP) is functioning optimally and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Set up and manage user roles, permissions, and security settings to ensure data confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Design, develop, and generate HR reports and dashboards to provide insights on key metrics like employee turnover, headcount, and performance.

Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and user guides.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

5 years of experience in payroll processing, ideally processing payroll for a mid-to-large-sized organization (500+ employees).

Experience with payroll software and systems required, preferably ADP
Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and other relevant compliance areas.
Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll, its laws, taxes, and regulations.

Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification is a plus.
BS/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field preferred

A keen eye for detail, analytical mind, sound math skills, outstanding communication skills

You are a Cause-Drive Leader – You are effective at:
Advancing our mission and cause – providing visionary leadership to ensure resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community

Building relationships – connecting people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships, and collaborations to co-create solutions to pressing social needs

Leading operations – ensuring relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community

Developing and inspiring people – supporting the holistic development of self and others so everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain our culture, and inspire others to action

You are Organized & Productive – You are an expert at planning projects and timelines and imparting those organizational needs to others to drive results.

You Cultivate Innovation – You are adept at creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

You are an Exceptional Communicator – You are an expert at developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

You Posses Organizational Savvy – You know how to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

You are action-oriented and focus on results - You easily take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and a solutions-oriented mindset. You have a record of consistently achieving results.

You Build Networks –You effectively build formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location 55 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78702

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future.

Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years.

We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

Our mission isn't just a statement--it's a guiding force that shapes our actions every day. Rooted in our unwavering commitment to serving our community and esteemed team members, our mission is a true way of life. We're passionate about fostering health and wellness for all, and we're truly excited to introduce the following comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize your well-being.

Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees.

Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future.
Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Additional Perks: Free household membership to facilities operated by the Greater Austin YMCA, which is worth $1,000 annually.

Pay Range: Annual Salary DOE is $65,000 to $75,000

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