Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a Corporate HR Generalist/Benefits Analyst position at its corporate headquarters in Seguin, TX (25 miles east of San Antonio, TX). 

The Corporate HR Generalist/Benefits Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Alamo Group employee health and wellness benefits programs. An individual contributor role that carries out responsibilities in benefits, administering and advising operating company human resources staff and management on the interpretation of benefit policies, programs, and procedures. 

The Corporate HR Generalist/Benefits Analyst will:

Administer and monitor Alamo Group activities associated with employee health and wellness benefit programs to include annual enrollment.  Liaise with operating company HR representatives, providing end-user support and training on benefit systems for processing enrollment and life status changes. Liaise with benefits providers, account representatives, and brokers to resolve issues. Ensure the accuracy of benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Perform quality checks of benefits-related data. Ensures compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA and files required state and federal reports (e.g., ACA, PCORI, 5500, etc.). Develop employee benefit communications and educational materials to ensure employees understand benefit offerings at onboarding and annual enrollment. Respond to benefits inquiries from leadership and HR representatives on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries.  Provide guidance and support to HR Representatives on leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal LOA, and return to work. Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications relating to leaves of absence and return to work statuses.  Respond to 401(k) inquiries from leadership and HR Representatives relating to enrollments, reporting, and plan changes. Manages the annual Alamo Group Retirement Plan re-enrollment process.  Administers the tuition reimbursement program. In collaboration with the Corporate HR Manager for HRIS, monitor, design, and coordinate HRIS functionality in the areas that impact benefit programs and associated regulatory compliance items. May develop and propose improvements to programs and procedures to improve the effectiveness of human resources operations. Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules pertaining to human resources management and employee benefits. Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively, both verbally, in writing and electronically, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner. Able to build and foster effective business relationships with executives, managers, employees, vendors, and other internal and external customers/clients. Able to identify potential issues and concerns and review related information to develop, evaluate, and recommend options and solutions successfully, to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and to communicate sound conclusions or approaches to a problem. Able to foster an environment where people will be motivated to work as a team and perform at their highest potential. Able to effectively explain and transfer knowledge to other members of the HR staff, employees, and managers. Able to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through effective management of individual and team priorities and goals. Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, and mainstream office software, to include advanced capabilities with Excel. Able to work irregular and/or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed to meet human resources objectives, to travel approximately 10% including overnight, and occasionally on short notice. Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Competencies: Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, management, or related field is required. PHR or SHRM-CP certification is highly desired. Must be able to acquire either certification within 1 year. 3-5 years of progressive human resources experience with a deep understanding or experience in employee benefits is required. Experience in a manufacturing company is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Primarily in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional walking in and around a metal manufacturing plant. Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of 10 pounds in the performance of administrative responsibilities.