Job No: 497879
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Human Resources, Hybrid

Are you trying to break into the HR world or have you found that your happiness comes from supporting overall health and wellness initiatives, by ensuring that others have access to high-quality care, and are protected from the unexpected? This entry-level role is responsible for processing accurate employee data within the HRIS systems and supporting other HR related programs. You will learn about employee and retiree benefits, business rules related to employee transactions, employee programs, as well as budgetary support responsibilities. You will provide general HR customer service and triage questions from employees and retirees, ensuring they are addressed by the proper HR Subject Matter Expert. What does this all mean? It means that every day looks a little different, but you have a key role in making an organization-wide impact that supports LCRA employees in enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve.

We are a fun, collaborative group that works hard and aren't afraid to tackle challenges. We encourage you to think differently and share your ideas. We ask you bring your authentic self to work every day, lead with humility, and push yourself to deliver outstanding service at every level.

Our approach to the work environment focuses on the balance between teamwork and flexibility which means we are currently in a hybrid schedule: two days in office at a minimum with the option to work three days remotely (locally).* Subject to change.

We are an organization that values employees with a mission to help. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, LCRA is a billion-dollar public enterprise that exists to improve the quality of life of the people of Texas through water stewardship, energy and community service, and we’ve been doing it since 1934.
You will be trusted to:

Assist with and performs a variety of basic human resources duties at the professional level related to HR benefits, policies and programs. Serve as a point of contact for our HR help line.
Perform transactions in a variety of systems in support of HR operational needs. Create and maintain confidential records, processes personnel actions and ensures proper approval.
Perform billing, compliance and budgetary support including invoice/credit card reconciliation.
Support various HR programs such as wellness and lead the flower/donation program.
Coordinate and schedule external and internal meetings.

You qualify with:

Four or more years of experience in human resources or relevant experience.
A degree(s) in human resource management, business or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

A Degree in human resource management, business administration or relevant field
An HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts and effectively coach both managers and employees
Experience leading HR programs
Experience using PeopleSoft

You gain:

Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program including wellness incentive

Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Advertised: 4/02/2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Job Type: Full-time