HR Generalist

Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist works in partnership with hospital leadership to support all aspects of employee relations, compliance, and personnel operations. This role is responsible for implementing and managing HR programs and policies, ensuring compliance with employment law, and contributing to employee engagement, training, and development initiatives. The HR Generalist acts as a liaison between employees, managers, and corporate HR resources to enhance the employee experience and maintain organizational alignment with strategic goals.

Essential Functions

• Provides HR support and guidance to employees and managers, addressing employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
• Administers HR programs including benefits, compensation, leave management, and performance evaluation processes
• Collaborates with leadership on recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and hospital policies
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee records and supports HRIS data management
• Partners with payroll, benefits, and HR operations teams to resolve employee concerns
• Facilitates employee training and development, including mandatory compliance education and leadership development
• Conducts exit and stay interviews; reports trends and recommends improvements to HR leadership
• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the facility level
• Participates in audits, surveys, unemployment hearings, and other regulatory activities
• Responds to third-party and government agency information requests
• Promotes a positive workplace culture through engagement, recognition, and support programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned within scope of practice

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships across all levels
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical behavior
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems; SAP or Kronos experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and accountability
• Fluent in English; additional language skills preferred

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Preferred)
• Postsecondary Non-Degree (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) SHRM or HRCI in lieu of degree (May be Considered)
• Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience: 4 years combined education and Human Resources experience (May be Considered)

Licenses/Certifications

• SHRM or HRCI certification (Preferred)
• Certification in Non-Violent De-Escalation & Crisis Intervention Training required within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in human resources at a generalist or specialist level (Required)