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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

City of Houston

HUMAN RESOURCES

Fresh

Location

Salary

$2,375.17 - $2,662.18

per week

Closes

January 16, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling hiring, promotions, and staffing for the Houston Fire Department, including managing applicant tests, posting job openings, and preparing reports to support the city's HR team.

It also includes mentoring new hires and participating in outreach events to attract diverse candidates.

A good fit would be someone with a few years of HR experience who is organized, good with people, and comfortable with data and multitasking in a busy government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Three years of professional human resources experience
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
  • Leadership potential and excellent organizational/time management skills
  • Valid Texas Driver's License (for driving city vehicle)

Full Job Description

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Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Department: Human Resources Department
Posting Number: 37934

Job Classification: Senior Human Resources Generalist
Reporting Location: 500 Jefferson St., Houston, TX 77002* *Subject to change
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs professional HR support in the areas of classified recruiting, classified staffing, classified promotions, civilian staffing, and database management. Proactively support additional functions within the Human Resources Department as needed

The Senior Human Resources Generalist includes but is not limited to:

•Processes HFD HR activities in accordance with the City of Houston Civil Service Code of Ordinance, Chapter 14, Local Government Code Chapter 143, bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
•Performs professional HR support in the areas of HFD classified staffing, classified promotions, civilian staffing, and database management reporting.
•Mentor, process, hire, lead and assist with administering physical ability test to firefighter trainee cadet applicants.
•Participates in diversity recruiting efforts, to include job fairs, target recruits, seminars, and marketing activities to help build working relationships.
•Post civilian staffing positions via NeoGov, source and place candidates into vacant positions, complete hiring paperwork and electronic steps in the process.
•Assists with the development and revision of policies, procedures, SOPs, etc.
•Prepares and analyzes various scheduled and impromptu reports, maintain and update data to respond to leadership upon immediate request.
•Research, collects, and analyzes data.
•Leads and/or assists with special assignments, scheduling, prescreening, projects, and other activities as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
•This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
•Will be required to drive a city vehicle to various locations, therefore must possess a valid Texas Driver License
•Will be required to administer/proctor physical ability tests at the training academy.
•Should be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
•Work in inclement weather.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of related professional experience in human resources are required.
Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None


Qualifications


  • Advanced MS Office Excel and Word skills.
  • Meticulous attention to accuracy, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must demonstrate leadership potential, high level of organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
  • Possess excellent problem solving, communication and people skills.
  • Advanced skills in analyzing data.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-houston-5191481