Human Resources Generalist - Southwest Region

Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2235149

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and people-focused Regional HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in the Southwest Region. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Regional Lead HR Business Partner and HRBPs across the region to support and coordinate both regional and firm-wide HR programs.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in HR best practices, with experience across key functional areas including talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, performance management, benefits administration, and overall HR operations.

How you will contribute:

• Administer and support core HR programs including onboarding, offboarding, benefits and leave administration, employee relations, performance management, and training and development.
• Interpret and apply firm policies and procedures, seeking guidance from HR leadership as needed.
• Assist with performance management and employee engagement initiatives, including performance review cycles and engagement surveys.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support onboarding, offboarding, and career progression activities.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports and metrics to provide insights to HR leadership and Managing Partners.
• Manage documentation for employee lifecycle events (e.g., new hires, promotions, terminations, compensation changes) using appropriate HR protocols and systems.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding firm benefits (e.g., time off, health and wellness, retirement, professional development), ensuring clear communication of enrollment deadlines and program details.
• Escalate employee relations matters (e.g., complaints, disciplinary issues, harassment allegations) to the Regional Lead HRBP or appropriate HRBP, and support documentation and follow-up as needed.
• Attend and document disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations when appropriate.
• Support employee recognition programs and awards initiatives.
• Track and monitor professional progress for CPA exams and licensing requirements.
• Maintain and safeguard confidential personnel records in compliance with firm policies and legal requirements.

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Developing knowledge of employment laws and best practices or the ability to gain this knowledge quickly and efficiently
• Personal initiative: the ability to think proactively and problem-solve
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to deal with partners, senior management, employees, and clients on matters of a confidential or sensitive nature
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep commitments, inspires the trust of others, work ethically and with integrity, uphold firm values, and accept responsibility for own actions
• Ability to deliver presentations and speak in front of groups confidently and comfortably
• Flexible and able to respond professionally to emerging issues and situations
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with regular interruptions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Strong team player and self-motivated independent contributor
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Resilient and positive response to change.
• Ability to travel regularly between the San Antonio office and Austin office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or commensurate experience
• 3 years or more of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in MS Office products; Intermediate to Advance Excel strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

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City: San Antonio

State: Texas

Community / Marketing Title: Human Resources Generalist - Southwest Region

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.