HR Generalist

Hearst Health

HR Generalist role focused on employee lifecycle management, relations, and administrative tasks at The Dallas Morning News. Driving an engaging, people-first culture within a dynamic media environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a go-to resource for employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and employee support.
Partner with leaders across operational teams, including printing operations and other fast-paced business areas.
Support employee relations matters, investigations, performance concerns, and policy interpretation with professionalism and discretion.
Lead onboarding efforts that help new employees feel welcomed, prepared, and connected from day one.
Manage offboarding processes with care and attention to detail, including exit interviews and separation coordination.
Support a culture where employees feel informed, supported, and valued.
Maintain and manage employee data within Oracle HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Process employee changes including promotions, transfers, compensation updates, and terminations.
Support payroll-related activities, reporting, organizational charts, and HR operational processes.
Help ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
Support labor relations administration and maintain accurate HR documentation and records.
Participate in HR projects, process improvements, and initiatives that enhance the employee and manager experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of HR experience in a fast-paced or operational environment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience working with HRIS systems (Oracle preferred).
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to jump in where needed.
Experience supporting unionized environments or collective bargaining agreements.
Background in media, manufacturing, printing operations, or newsroom environments.
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a chance to make a real impact within an iconic media organization while growing your HR career alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR experienceemployee relationsonboardingoffboardingemployee data managementpayroll processingcompliance with employment lawslabor relations administrationHR documentationprocess improvements

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship-building skillsprofessionalismconfidentialityorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborative mindsetsolutions-oriented mindset

Certifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP