Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters – 201 South Avenue F, Johnson City, TX 78636
This position is responsible for working in conjunction with the business leaders to advance the strategic initiatives of the Cooperative.
Serve as a liaison with Human Resources staff members to support their needs and ensure alignment with the business objectives
Respond to Human Resources inquiries and resolve issues
Monitor, review and update policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and best practices
Provide advisory service to employees and ensure that they are fully aware of their rights and entitlements
Ensure that human resources issues are handled fairly and consistently and in compliance with legal and Cooperative requirements
Support and develop recruitment campaigns, ensuring the best placement in job boards to attract qualified candidates
Support the organization with grievance, disciplinary and investigations
Attend human resources related hearings
Drive core business practices and objectives to align with the strategic direction of the Cooperative
Keep regular management information on budget and overall performance
Work in partnership with organizations on performance management, employee relations, resourcing, staff and management development
Assist management in workforce planning and the development of their teams through job evaluations and team duty assessments
Maintain awareness of headcount and budget requirements
Provide consistent, accurate and solution oriented human resources support to managers, supervisors and employees.
Assist in the development and implementation of the human resources business strategy that supports the Cooperatives strategic objectives
Develop relationships with peers, employees, vendors and business partners to understand and support human resources business strategies
Serve as a resource for Cooperative employees and management
Conduct return on investment analyses and develop reports on how human resources processes and programs impact the Cooperative
Analyze compensation actions to ensure compliance with regulatory and Cooperative policies and requirements
Attend Cooperative meetings to stay abreast of human resources issues that affect employees and business operations
Ensure that job descriptions accurately reflect the essential duties and responsibilities
Assist the Compensation Department with market research data to appropriate grade jobs
Lead and conduct fact finding interviews and investigations, summarize notes and prepare written reports that contain recommendations for corrective action
Anticipate and plan for long-term human resources needs and trends in partnership with management
Lead human resource change initiatives and process improvement efforts
Work collaboratively with other human resources staff to ensure that the business receives timely support
Maintain customer focus skills and build relationships that enhance the strategic alliance with customers
Develop, review, implement and document internal procedures
Ensure ethical, legal and consistent compliance with Cooperative policies, practices and procedures
Conduct needs assessments to determine individual, department and organizational goals and objectives
Ensure adherence to the Cooperative’s policies, practices, procedures and statutory requirements
Conduct Exit Interviews and provide quarterly reports to management
Utilize comparative data to review, analyze and make recommendations for human resources best practices
Coordinate activities with other departments
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
May be required to lead a group to resolve an issue or manage processes and programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of prevailing human resources practices
Knowledge of state and federal regulations, i.e., Worker’s Compensation, Department of Labor, FMLA , ADAAA, FLSA and EEO
Knowledge of all areas of human resources
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in the techniques of persuasion
Skilled in managing changing priorities
Ability to work without day to day supervision
Ability to interface across organizational boundaries
Ability to research issues and develop recommendations based on prevailing practices
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees
Ability to prepare and conduct presentations
Ability to multi-task
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Six years of Human Resources experience in an advisory capacity
Three years supervisory experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At PEC, we know happy employees produce great work. As a PEC employee, you’ll find we’re always willing to invest in you — because we know that we do better when you do better.