HR Generalist
Salt Lake County
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates the Divisions Human Resource Functions, provides administrative support to management and staff. Participates in strategic human resources planning and development for the division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or other closely related degree, plus three (3) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Manages, coordinates and performs Human Resource functions for the division.
Assists and supports the division leadership team with the full cycle recruitment and hiring process, including creating job postings, screening questions, banding, preparing and sending surveys, advertising, interviewing, and selection.
Assists and oversees the performance management process for the Agency, including supporting agengy leadership and management in all aspect of Performnace and Development Plans, Performance Improvement Plans, and annual appraisals. Ensures the timely completion of performance appraisals.
Administers, interprets, and provides consultation on division policies and procedures to support management, supervisors, and staff.
Provides consultation and support regarding Human Resources policies and procedures. Assists in the development of short and long-term Agency Human Resources plans, goals and objectives.
Assists in the management of employee issues, including disciplinary actions and investigations.
Collaborates with County EEO/ER teams on division specific Employee Relations issues and assists in division EEO investigations as needed.
Manages the division records of individual FMLA, ADA and County Long-term Disability leave including Workers Compensation.
Prepares recommendations in regards to classifications and salaries.
Serves as a resource to division employees regarding County benefits, questions, access and enrollment.
Oversees, maintains and updates the division on-boarding program for new employees. Works with supervisory staff to ensure that employees have the training and skills to be successful.
Tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training requirements.
Reviews and processes all personnel actions for division staff.
Assists division leadership in hiring, training, promoting, evaluating disciplining, and terminating temporary employees and volunteers.
May serve as primary back-up for HR Manager, where applicable, in regards to Human Resources functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
Laws and regulations governing human resource management
General computer operations and automated systems for hiring and payroll functions
Effective office methods for managing human resource function
English and Mathematics used in a business setting
Report writing and preparation
Records Management
Skills and Abilities to:
Effectively train and motivate othes, and effect change in ideas and attitudes
Perform effectively in stressful situations
Create and develop new concepts
Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, education and professional backgrounds
Work with minimal supervision, act independently and make sound judgements
Responds adequately to problems and utilize problem solving techniques
Interpret, analyze and track data accurately
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
Evaluate and respond to employee issues in a timely, professional and unbiased manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Read interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional Information
Every year SLC employees are eligible for:o 12 Paid Holidayso 12 Paid Sick Dayso 1 Personal Dayo Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year (DOE)o Paid Maternity/Paternity Leaveo Utah Retirement System Pensiono 10% Employer Contributions in Utah Retirement Optionso Tuition Reimbursemento Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) or Traditional Medical Insuranceo Medical HSA Plan No Premiumso HSA Front Load to employees $600 Individual/$1,200 Familyo Dental insuranceo Vision insuranceo $50,000 Life Insuranceo Snow Pay Incentiveo CDL Trainingo Many Additional Programs to Assist you
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Requisition ID2026-41525
of Openings1
Posted Date4 days ago(9/30/2026 10:52 AM)
DepartmentPublic Works Operations
Location : LocationUS-UT-MIDVALE
Location : Address604 W 6960 S
Location : Postal Code84047-3050
Position TypeRegular Full-Time (Merit)
Post End Date10/8/2026
Grade015
Minimum Pay$60,136.00/YR
Maximum Pay$90,206.00/YR
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