Name
Human Resources, Generalist Posting Title
Human Resources Generalist - Southwest Region Date Published
Friday, June 20, 2025 Job Category
Human Resources Advertised Location
US-TX-Houston, US-TX-San Antonio
Description & Requirements
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and people-focused Regional HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in the Southwest Region. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Regional Lead HR Business Partner, HRBPs, and other HR team members across the region to support and coordinate both regional and firm-wide HR programs.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in HR best practices, with experience across key functional areas including talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, performance management, benefits administration, and overall HR operations.
How you will contribute:
- Administer and support core HR programs including onboarding, offboarding, benefits and leave administration, employee relations, performance management, and training and development.
- Interpret and apply firm policies and procedures, seeking guidance from HR leadership as needed.
- Assist with performance management and employee engagement initiatives, including performance review cycles and engagement surveys.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to support onboarding, offboarding, and career progression activities.
- Prepare and analyze HR reports and metrics to provide insights to HR leadership and Managing Partners.
- Manage documentation for employee lifecycle events (e.g., new hires, promotions, terminations, compensation changes) using appropriate HR protocols and systems.
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency.
- Serve as a resource for employees regarding firm benefits (e.g., time off, health and wellness, retirement, professional development), ensuring clear communication of enrollment deadlines and program details.
- Escalate employee relations matters (e.g., complaints, disciplinary issues, harassment allegations) to the Regional Lead HRBP or appropriate HRBP, and support documentation and follow-up as needed.
- Attend and document disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations when appropriate.
- Support employee recognition programs and awards initiatives.
- Track and monitor professional progress for CPA exams and licensing requirements.
- Maintain and safeguard confidential personnel records in compliance with firm policies and legal requirements.
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
- Developing knowledge of employment laws and best practices or the ability to gain this knowledge quickly and efficiently
- Personal initiative: the ability to think proactively and problem-solve
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to deal with partners, senior management, employees, and clients on matters of a confidential or sensitive nature
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to keep commitments, inspires the trust of others, work ethically and with integrity, uphold firm values, and accept responsibility for own actions
- Ability to deliver presentations and speak in front of groups confidently and comfortably
- Flexible and able to respond professionally to emerging issues and situations
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with regular interruptions.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Strong team player and self-motivated independent contributor
- Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Resilient and positive response to change.
- Ability to travel regularly between the San Antonio office and Austin office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or commensurate experience
- 3 years or more of experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in MS Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
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Forvis Mazars, LLP
Jun 23, 2025