Human Resource Generalist

Job Title

Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

This position performs professional human resources work in the areas of employee relations support; recruitment and selection; new employee orientation; records management; workers compensation; and performance management.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Advises hiring managers on internal and external recruitment and selection strategies.
• Administers the recruitment process, reviewing employment applications, evaluating qualifications, and monitoring to assure adherence to personnel policies.
• Processes, verifies, and maintains documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provides advice and technical assistance on a wide range of human resources issues, as assigned.
• Develops, edits, and maintains countywide job descriptions.
• Assists in the administration of the employee performance evaluation system.
• Participates in Open Enrollment sessions annually and provides information on benefit changes during qualifying events.
• Develops, maintains and updates departmental electronic and paper records and files, including official personnel, medical, and drug testing files.
• Researches, summarizes and analyzes information. Prepares reports, letters, memos and other correspondence.
• Responsible for maintaining the City's Worker's Compensation databases. Coordinates medical appointments and reviews for injured employees. Maintains all required records.
• Perform clerical related duties including providing information, answering phones, and scheduling.
• Participates in projects as assigned by the Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, HR Administration, Psychology or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous experience working as a human resources generalist in the areas of employee relations, recruitment & selection, benefit administration, and training.

Supplemental Information

Required Job Competencies

• Knowledge of Human Resources techniques utilized in employee relations, interviewing, recruitment, record-keeping, statistical analysis, and training.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Knowledge of City policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements.
• Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data.
• General knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
• Must be proficient in workplace English and spelling.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise notes, records and reports.
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. They include:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent)
• Health reimbursement account
• LAGERS pension plan
• Voluntary retirements plans (457b, 457b Roth, and Roth IRA)
• Public service loan forgiveness qualifying employer
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Bereavement, jury duty, and military paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee pass to WG recreation complex
• Flexible work schedules
• Possible remote work (for certain positions)

To learn more details, please reach out to our Human Resources Department.