HR Generalist

About Us

Capital Farm Credit is the largest rural lending cooperative in Texas, serving 192 counties through nearly 70 credit offices. With over $12 billion in assets and more than 600 team members, we provide essential financial services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, and agribusinesses. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are dedicated to supporting rural communities and agriculture.

Why Join Us?

We seek motivated individuals who share our core values: commitment, trust, value, and family-like respect. As a customer-owned cooperative, we align employee success with member success, offering competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Our Benefits:

• Incentive Program:Company-wide, goals-based rewards.
• Accrued Time Off:Earn 13 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year, plus enjoy 10-12 paid holidays annually.
• Retirement:401(k) with up to 9% employer contribution/match.
• Health Coverage:Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Parental Leave:8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Life & Disability Insurance:Employer-paid coverage.
• Education & Wellness:Tuition reimbursement and up to $400 for wellness expenses.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resource Management, or equivalent experience and 5 (five) years of related experience. PHR designation, SPHR designation, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred but not required.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides professional and administrative services for the human resources function including, payroll and benefits, records management and employee events coordination, new hire process, proficiency in improvement of HR workflow processes. Supports the maintenance of systems that enhance HR functions such as HRIS requirements, driving records, applicant tracking systems, mentoring administration systems, and predictive analytic and other behaviorally directed products. Fully competent professional that can handle assignments that are broad and complex in nature requiring originality, ingenuity, creativity, and leadership. Incumbent will have some latitude for decision making, works under moderate supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Advises employee and management personnel on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures in areas of defined responsibilities.
• Efficiently operates Applicant Tracking System to effectively process employee applicants and provide support to hiring managers as needed throughout the process. Ensures policies, procedures and employment laws related to hiring are followed.
• Generates transfer and promotion letters as well as personnel action forms (PAF) to address changes in employee data required in the HRIS system. Maintains appropriate file documentation for all related activity.
• Supports the Association's service awards and oversees the distribution of awards to employees.
• Responsible for the payroll and benefit functions including coordination on delivery of benefits, payroll processes, and other programs with vendors. Monitors time sheet completion and responsible for leave administration including FMLA and ADA leave and tracking. Can routinely advise managers on time reporting issues and address questions related thereto.
• Responsible for administration of onboarding and offboarding of Association employees and following established procedures to notify appropriate individuals. Understands and interprets policies and procedures supporting onboarding and offboarding requirements.
• Responsible for monitoring unemployment claims and other adverse employment claims and for ensuring responses are filed timely and correctly. Routinely handles unemployment claims with moderate oversight.
• Supports Association's EEO reporting, Affirmative Action plans, Vets reports, ADA reporting and any other reporting required.
• Creates, analyzes, and maintains people analytic dashboards, providing crucial insights for informed decision-making within the human resources team and executive management.
• Evaluates, drafts, and proposes comprehensive policies to align with organizational objectives, fostering a positive and compliant work environment.
• Provide strategic guidance on process enhancements and automation within HR operations, introducing innovative solutions to streamline tasks and minimize errors.
• Supports various initiatives and programs across the association including the internship program, mentoring program, and wellness program.
• Manage and monitor recognition programs aligned with organizational values, reinforcing a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborates with external vendors to optimize systems and elevate the quality of HR services, addressing areas for improvement and ensuring a high level of efficiency.
• Works in collaboration with the marketing department to enhance the organization's employer brand to potential candidates, positioning it as an employer of choice and attracting top-tier talent.
• Responsible for completing verification of employment and income for current and former employees.
• Maintains personnel records for Association employees and directors and effectively organizes and manages those systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• General knowledge of office equipment and systems used for the storage and retrieval of business information.
• General knowledge of standard records management and file classification practices.
• Specialized knowledge of written correspondence principles.
• Ability to communicate/coordinate effectively with all levels of management as well as with outside vendors;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to travel on a moderate basis.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications.

DISCLAIMER

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@capitalfarmcredit.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.