Job Description

Position Human Resources Generalist

FLSA Designation: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Azle, TX

POSITION PURPOSE:

The HR Generalist serves as a resource for all Tri-County Electric teammates by supporting a positive, engaged, and compliant workplace. This role partners with leadership to model and reinforce the Cooperative's Essential Attributes, contributing to a healthy work culture and the overall success of the organization.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Responsibilities - The HR Generalist is a business partner-leveraging HR expertise while building trust across the organization. Responsibilities may span multiple functional areas and may expand as the Cooperative and this individual grows.

Key areas of support include:

• Payroll & Benefits – Payroll processing, time systems, benefit enrollment and administration (health, dental, vision, pension, 401k), vendor coordination, compliance.
• Talent Acquisition – Recruiting, position benchmarking, job postings, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Employee Relations – Coaching employees and supervisors, promoting a safe and positive culture, applying policies consistently.
• Performance & Training – Supporting performance reviews, improvement plans, management coaching, and quarterly training.
• Policy & Compliance – Policy research, handbook updates, DOT and non-DOT testing, legal coordination, safety benchmarking, and adherence to federal/state laws.
• Administration – Budget support, compensation studies, benchmarking, and employee education opportunities.

This position exists to help the VP, Human Resources & Safety advance the Cooperative's mission: delivering safe and reliable power to members at the lowest possible cost by modeling Essential Attributes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Model and coach the Essential Attributes: Collaborative, Humble, Resilient, Engaged, Trustworthy, Empathic, Responsible, Reliable, Communicative, Coachable.
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll and benefits processes.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Promote positive employee relations and consistent policy application.
• Support performance management and training programs.
• Maintain compliance with all employment laws and Cooperative policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required; equivalent combination of relevant experience and certifications (e.g., SHRM) may be considered in lieu of some education requirements.

· Technology: Above average in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) and adaptable to HR systems.

· Skills: Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to adjust style to different audiences; intellectual curiosity; growth mindset with openness to feedback.

· Work Environment: Primarily office-based with extended periods of computer work and occasional movement throughout facilities, including driving to Tri County Electric Offices as applicable.

This job description is intended to identify the essential functions of a position and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or management as needed. TCEC reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.