Human Resources Generalist

Description

Join a team dedicated to serving both its employees and community. The City of Goose Creek is seeking a highly organized, people-focused Human Resources Generalist who is passionate about creating a positive employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through career development and retention. In this role, you will serve in supporting workforce initiatives, employee engagement, wellness programs, and a wide range of Human Resources functions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape workplace culture, support organizational success, and make a lasting impact on the employees who serve our City every day.

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, this position performs administrative and clerical duties in support of a wide range of Human Resources functions while serving as a trusted resource for employees, applicants, and department leaders.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Make a direct impact on the employee experience from recruitment through retirement.
• Help shape a positive and engaging workplace culture.
• Participate in employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and community-focused events.

• Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to serving employees and the public with excellence.
• Be part of the exciting growth and development shaping the future of the City of Goose Creek.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for applicants and employees, providing exceptional customer service and guidance throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
• Assist in developing innovative recruitment strategies and engaging marketing materials to attract qualified candidates.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and enhance employee morale.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, recognition programs, wellness activities, and employee appreciation initiatives.

• Play a vital role in supporting the employees who make a difference in our community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-service driven, technologically savvy, and passionate about supporting employees. They possess strong organizational skills, maintain confidentiality with the highest level of professionalism, and enjoy balancing multiple priorities while contributing to a positive and productive workplace.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to build positive relationships and provide outstanding customer service to employees, applicants, retirees, and the public.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in records management and compliance activities.

• Ability to bring creativity, enthusiasm, and professionalism to employee programs, recruiting efforts, and workplace initiatives.

• Experience with PEBA benefits administration and South Carolina retirement systems (SCRS/PORS).

• PSHRA and/or SHRM certification preferred.

• Experience with UKG a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Continuously requires fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, using vision, using foot controls, bending, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires, standing, climbing, and balancing. Occasionally requires crouching. Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.


MENTAL DEMANDS

Frequently includes time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, irregular scheduled/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working with others as part of a team. Occasionally includes tedious or exacting work.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office with some travel to the City offices, job fairs, city events and seminars. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION

The City of Goose Creek is and Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employee should contact Human resources to request and ADA accommodation. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.