Ercot - Taylor, TX
posted 2 months ago
At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work-life balance. The HR Generalist provides a crucial role in supporting specialized roles within HR such as Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, and Employee Professional Development. This position is instrumental in facilitating the onboarding of new ERCOT employees and ensures that company programs and practices are in compliance with Federal and State laws. The HR Generalist works with cross-functional teams to provide analytical and innovative thinking for programs to retain and attract top talent. Key responsibilities include conducting ERCOT's New Hire Orientation to provide new employees with a welcoming and exceptional experience, championing the company's mission, vision, core values, and culture to promote a positive and productive work environment, and serving as the primary point of contact for new hires and HR email inquiries. The HR Generalist is responsible for reviewing new employees' background check reports for completeness, assisting Compensation with annual benchmark survey submissions and analysis of results, and maintaining job descriptions within the company's job description repository. Additionally, this role provides support to the HR Compliance Analyst on departmental audits, maintains ERCOT's enterprise-wide organization charts, and assists with benefits administration and open enrollment. The HR Generalist identifies and implements process improvements to enhance HR efficiency while remaining current with best practices and emerging trends, and obtains experience in all HR department areas by assisting as needed.