HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Join the City of Bellaire as an HR Generalist on an onsite basis in Bellaire, TX. In this role, you will support day-to-day Human Resources operations across multiple functions, with an emphasis on workers’ compensation, safety compliance, onboarding and offboarding, employee recognition, budget management, and regulatory compliance. The position offers USD 29–35 per hour and the opportunity to contribute to workplace well-being, effective processes, and engagement for the City’s teams.

What you’ll do

• Manage workers’ compensation claims, including timely reporting, communication with insurance providers, and follow-up.
• Monitor safety compliance by partnering with department heads and supervisors to assess workplace conditions and support preventive measures.
• Coordinate safety training programs and help ensure adherence to City policy and applicable regulations.
• Investigate and report workplace injuries or incidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Oversee onboarding for new employees, coordinating orientation sessions and ensuring required documentation is completed.
• Work with hiring managers to develop and update job descriptions, interview guides, and related hiring materials.
• Lead offboarding activities, including conducting exit interviews, managing documentation, and providing feedback to management for continuous improvement.
• Generate and analyze HR reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Develop and implement employee recognition programs that support a positive work culture.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including company-wide events, appreciation days, and awards programs.
• Collect feedback on employee satisfaction and collaborate with leadership to improve morale and engagement.
• Communicate policy changes and support employee understanding and compliance.
• Manage department purchasing, including entering purchase requisitions, tracking expenditures, and processing invoices for payment.
• Support audits and ensure proper recordkeeping for HR documentation, including employee files, I-9 forms, and compliance records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 2 years of previous relevant work experience.
• Preferred: IPMA-CP and/or SHRM-CP.
• No previous supervisory experience required.

Role in the big picture

This HR Generalist role supports the City of Bellaire’s Human Resources Department by providing comprehensive HR services across a range of functions, with a focus on workers’ compensation, safety compliance, onboarding, employee recognition, budget management, and regulatory compliance.