Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Summary:

With limited and general direction, the Human Resource Generalist reports the Director of People Operations and acts as a business partner with the local management team and other People Operations team members to effectively support the human resources functions while maintaining compliance with industry regulatory agencies and company programs. In addition to employee relations, compliance, benefits, and compensation programs, this role is actively engaged with the implementation of strategic Human Resources initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to company policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations
  • Collect, process and manage all Workers Comp claims.
  • HRIS system changes, org changes and general expertise for the platform
  • Collects all doctors notes and follows up as needed
  • Audits time and attendance for integrity.
  • Assist in department’s Year-end Processes
  • Set up drug screen centers Initiate drug screening paperwork for employees
  • Initiate annual background check for employees
  • Initiate annual MVR for employees
  • Assist with Onboarding during peak times
  • Launches onboarding trainings such as CPNI, Sexual Harassment, Anti-Bullying, etc and ensures their completion.
  • May assist with creating or reviewing policies
  • Cross training in other areas of HR
  • Provide monthly reporting to management
  • Special projects as needed

Skills:

  • Ability to learn local, state and federal law for 10+ states
  • Collect, process and manage all Workers Comp claims.
  • Experience using Paylocity or similar
  • Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Ability to maintain strict and complete confidentiality.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Has a great team attitude and willing to help wherever necessary.
  • Possesses strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to successfully address issues in an analytical manner.
  • Creative problem-solving mentality and has the ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to work under pressure in a multitasking environment.
  • Comply with all established company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

  • 3+ years of previous experience in the area of Human Resources in a similar work environment
  • 2+ years’ experience with Workers Comp Claims
  • Human Resources degree is preferred
  • Experience with FMLA and other forms of Leave of Absences

Job Classification:

  • People Operations
  • Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards:

  • Working conditions primarily inside an office environment
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • High level of interaction with external/internal clients

Physical Demands:

  • Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
  • To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting, standing, operating computers and other office equipment and moving about the office. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone.

Working Hours/Days:

  • Full time
  • 40 hours
  • Monday through Friday
  • Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements:

  • 0% travel required

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Hudson Oaks TX