Human Resources Generalist

POSITION: Human Resources Generalist  

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/ Salaried / Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Chief Human Resources & Culture Officer

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award® and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.  

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley’s artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences.

Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and the Alley’s leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves.

JOB STATEMENT

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist. This position carries out responsibilities in the following HR areas: Benefits administration, Payroll, training, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, affirmative action and employment law compliance. 

JOB DUTIES:

Benefits Administration: 

• Performs benefits administration including claims resolution.  
• Yearly assessment of benefits with Chief HR & Culture Officer.   
• Processing claims for HRA, Workers Comp & Unemployment.  
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and other health and welfare plan regulations.  
• Ensure compliance and maintain all employee files and department records. 
• Manage all leaves of absence, FMLA, and requests for Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Oversight for compliance and payroll funding of the 401(k) plan, including automatic participant enrollment and validation/maintenance of elections. 

Payroll: 

• Process weekly & bi-weekly payrolls. Ensure wage and hour compliance with local, state and federal laws.   
• Updating payroll records, changes, exemptions, deductions, job titles, job classifications and department transfers. 

Recruiting/Terminations: 

• Conducts, coordinates, and/or assists with the new hire and benefits orientations. 
• Process new hires, terminations and employee status changes. 
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel.  

Compliance: 

• Administers human resource procedures, assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. 
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Compliance reporting including ACA, OSHA, 5500s, EEOC, etc. 

General: 

• Provides a variety of administrative support services to the Chief Human Resources & Culture Officer.   
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of federal and state employment laws and other government compliance regulations. 
• Works with Chief HR & Culture Officer to plan, develop and deliver events for employees and oversee the employee engagement & workplace culture working committee.  
• Performs other tasks as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Updates job descriptions, hiring and training any new team members.  

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist for a minimum of 2 years.  
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.    
• Advanced Word and Excel skills.
• Experience with HRIS preferably Paycom.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energized and quickly changing environment. 
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills. 
• Detail oriented, able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task. 
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative. 
• Ability to maintain confidential information. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.  
• Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Understanding of (or a commitment to learning about) historical and institutional racism in the American theatre.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where directions and priorities can change rapidly.
• Typical hours are during the day, but the position requires flexibility to be available for weekend, holidays and evening work hours as needed.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, floating holiday, and sick time
• 401(k) with matching, FSA, HRA (Alley paid deductible)
• Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances
• Bi-Weekly $4 Discounted Parking.
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee wellness program & EAP
• Houston, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.

TO APPLY

https://www.alleytheatre.org/about-us/opportunities/employment

Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HRdept@alleytheatre.org.

The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.