Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

$23.70 - $27.85, depending on qualifications: Full-Time + employer-paid benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, retirement)

Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Generalist performs professional-level HR work - independently managing and executing day-to-day HR operations across various departments, including benefits and compensation administration, employee relations & compliance, payroll processing, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, HRIS accuracy, recruitment & workforce planning, and employee recordkeeping. This position ensures legal compliance, maintains accurate data systems, and contributes to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals, and represents the city in a professional, dignified manner at all times, both in actions and appearance.
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of all applicable policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
• Assists HR Director with organizational training and development.
• Manage full-cycle onboarding processes to include pre-boarding, orientation, post-orientation, and probationary period management.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, from requisition to hire.
• Develop and update payroll & timekeeping SOPs to support continuity and compliance.
• Assists HR Director with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Tracks all Human Resources key metrics
• Participates in the planning and execution of employee events and team building.
• Ensures completion of all pre-employment reference checks for all new hires.
• Maintains accurate HRIS records, job postings, and all other related HR public communication.
• Provides current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
• Administers and maintains all talent and performance management processes.
• Manage all payroll-related personnel and benefits changes.
• Leads the development, coordination, and administration of City-wide employee wellness initiatives, serving as the central resource for wellness, programs, education, and employee engagement efforts.
• Analyzes training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.
• Makes appointments, answers inquiries, and regularly interacts with internal and external customers
• Reconciles all benefits billing invoices.
• Organizational focal point for UKG systems, including TLM, HR, and Recruitment modules.
• Prepares purchase requests and maintains inventory of all HR-related office supplies.
• Maintains all HR files and assists with records retention and disposition.
• Build effective working relationships with partners, city leaders, and other city staff.
• Stay up to date on changes in HR regulations and requirements.
• Utilizes creativity and expertise to come up with improvements to current policies and practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of other city employees is not required of this position.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 1-3 years of HR Generalist-level experience or equivalent professional background required. Experience with UKG (Kronos) preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid driver's license required.

PHR, SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of public sector HR policies, classification systems, and labor contracts.
• Knowledge of HR best practices across day-to-day HR operations.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in using computers for data entry.
• Skill in using computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in listening actively to understand employee and manager concerns, grievances, and needs.
• Skill in creating clear policies, reports, job descriptions, and correspondence.
• Ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling highly sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment & make informed decisions based on policy, law, & best practices in the absence of direct supervision.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract, multiply and divide totals; determine percentages
• Ability to interact with people (staff, supervisors, general public, and elected officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions to include tactfully mediating conflicts and achieving positive results.
• Ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests, and high customer demand.
• Ability to communicate and organize effectively.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be physically able to operate a variety of essential job-related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry essential job-related objects or materials.

Career Development:

• Continuing Education (seminars, job-related coursework at post-secondary institutions, continuing education credits/CEUs)
• Training (Either as participant or trainer)
• Involvement in relevant professional or technical associations
• Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects, cross-training

Miscellaneous Information:

Background check required.