Human Resources Generalist I

Human Resources Generalist I

The Human Resources Generalist I provides professional, technical, and analytical support in a variety of areas including but not limited to recruitment and selection, training, employee benefits, leave administration, and other complex and sensitive personnel related assignments.

Examples Of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Communicates with Elected Officials, Department Heads, employees, vendors, and various board members to ensure compliance with Workers' Compensation, FMLA, PFML, ADA, retirement, policies, procedures, contracts, rules, and other areas as necessary. Responds to requests for information, advice, and interpretation from employees, management, outside agencies, and the public.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other staff and departments in personnel related data management. Oversees maintenance and development of personnel information systems and records.
• Serves as the primary contact for the public records request process, including identification and preparation of responsive documents utilizing the County's public records system.
• Identifies reporting and other areas of the financial system needing configuration, optimization, testing, or troubleshooting, and works with internal and external partners to initiate process improvements.
• Serves as the Clerk to the Franklin County Disability Board, clerking quarterly meetings, processing expense reimbursements in compliance with statutory requirements and Board rules, acting as the primary point of contact for retirees and board members.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities within scope of assigned area and County-wide. Researches and recommends improvements and participates in improvement projects within HR and County-wide.
• Manages the Workers' Compensation program in partnership with the County's third party claims administrator, including coordination with County offices and departments to ensure timely communication and compliance.
• Pursues self-development and continuing personal development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient knowledge of modern principles, methods, and practices in human resources.
• Desired knowledge of Franklin County business and financial acumen and the application and interpretation of Franklin County policies and procedures and federal, state, and local rules, laws, regulations, legislation, codes, and ordinances as they relate to area(s) of assignment.
• Desired knowledge of principles and practices of governmental fiscal management including budget preparation, expenditure control, and sound record keeping.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills to resolve issues or problems by analyzing trends and problems, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and communicating and/or implementing recommendations in support of goals and maintaining compliance.
• Proficient time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully.
• Proficient Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, the internet for research and the ability learn and develop proficient skills in the County-wide enterprise resource planning software, Access Washington, and other online portals for state agencies and benefits.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely and to express ideas and recommendations effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other agencies, vendors, public officials, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Ability to effectively present information, findings, proposals, training, or other information to a variety of audiences by clearly articulating, engaging the audience, assessing the needs of the audience, and using appropriate materials to help audience understand the message.
• Ability to identify and take advantage of opportunities, organize and prioritize several ongoing and frequently changing assignments to meet deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work may be performed in the following environmental conditions:

1. constantly: in an office environment, and
2. occasionally: near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and near dirt, dust, and shavings, exposed to other environmental conditions when interacting with employees who work in those conditions.

• The noise level in the general work environment is moderate as in a standard business office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The person in this position must be able to

• spend the following amount of time in an activity:

1. constantly: talk or hear and use hands, fingers to handle or feel, or operate equipment or tools,
2. frequently: stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; climb, pull, push or balance,
3. occasionally: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms.

• carry or transport items:

1. frequently: up to 10 pounds,
2. occasionally: between 11 and 50 pounds.

• have close vision (1- 20 inches) and have the ability to adjust focus.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Three year of Human Resources experience.

• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Employment at Franklin County is contingent upon the results of a background check and eligibility for coverage by the County's liability insurance carrier. Depending upon the position, background checks may include personal and professional references, social security verification, education and professional licensing verification, financial history, and criminal history.
• Valid driver's license if driving a vehicle for County business.

Supplemental Information

OTHER DUTIES DISCLAIMER The statements herein describe the principal functions of this job, level of knowledge and skills typically required, scope of responsibility, work requirements, and working conditions, but are not all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties and Franklin County, Washington reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and assign other duties as necessary, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.